Job summary
Closing Date: xx xxx xxxx (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing xx xxx xxxx
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing xx xxx xxxx
To work with the Haematology Malignant Team in delivering a high standard of support to patients with cancer. This will involve being in daily contact with patients suffering from a range of blood cancers and those with suspected cancer. The post holder will be expected to support and signpost patients over the telephone, and progress their care pathway in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital. The post holder will also be expected to be involved with audit and Quality Surveillance reviews.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Haematology Malignant Team providing patient coordination and care, for patients with on the Haematology Malignant Pathway
In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) provide coordination of high quality patient care through ongoing telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate with the CNS and wider Health Care Team to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
Single point of contact for patient, carers and the health care team. Triaging enquires to the appropriate department within the hospital or community setting. Actively participate in the provision of routine information and advice, for patients and carers over the telephone, liaising with the CNS as appropriate
- Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Haematology Malignant Team providing patient coordination and care, for patients with on the Haematology Malignant Pathway
In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) provide coordination of high quality patient care through ongoing telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate with the CNS and wider Health Care Team to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
Single point of contact for patient, carers and the health care team. Triaging enquires to the appropriate department within the hospital or community setting. Actively participate in the provision of routine information and advice, for patients and carers over the telephone, liaising with the CNS as appropriate
- Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Haematology Malignant Team providing patient coordination and care, for patients with on the Haematology Malignant Pathway
In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) provide coordination of high quality patient care through ongoing telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate with the CNS and wider Health Care Team to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
Single point of contact for patient, carers and the health care team. Triaging enquires to the appropriate department within the hospital or community setting. Actively participate in the provision of routine information and advice, for patients and carers over the telephone, liaising with the CNS as appropriate
- Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Administration support for clinical team
- Experience of working with multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of patient information systems
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to collect complex information
- Be able to interpret and follow written instructions ie instructions from medical staff
- Ability to communicate and negotiate key actions with all levels and disciplines of staff, within and external to BTHFT
- Ability to accurately transcribe and record complex medical information to the database for monitoring and tracking purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Ability to understand the cancer waiting lists targets
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education equivalent of math and English at GCSE grade C or above
Desirable
- HNC or NVQ level 4
- EDCL or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Administration support for clinical team
- Experience of working with multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of patient information systems
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to collect complex information
- Be able to interpret and follow written instructions ie instructions from medical staff
- Ability to communicate and negotiate key actions with all levels and disciplines of staff, within and external to BTHFT
- Ability to accurately transcribe and record complex medical information to the database for monitoring and tracking purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Ability to understand the cancer waiting lists targets
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education equivalent of math and English at GCSE grade C or above
Desirable
- HNC or NVQ level 4
- EDCL or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
