Job summary
Responsible for the MDT management of cancer patients for specifictumour sites (including preparation, coordination, documentation, andfollow up of administrative actions from the MDT meetings) to ensure allpatients are discussed (in line with the NHS Cancer Plan). Support theCancer Management team and the MDT meetings. This includesadministrative improvements to facilitate the management plan forpatients discussed at the MDT2. Responsible for managing the collation and monitoring for all cancerpatients' pathways for submission to the National Cancer Waiting Timesdatabase for specific cancer patients diagnosed at The Royal FreeLondon Foundation NHS Trust (this information is required for collectiondefined in the NHS Cancer Plan), and ensuring all appropriate actionsare taken to meet National Cancer Waiting Times Targets.3. Responsible for managing the collation and monitoring for the CancerOutcome Services Dataset (COSD) including Staging information forsubmission to the National Cancer Registry Services (NCRS) for specificcancer patients diagnosed at The Royal Free London Foundation NHSTrust.4. Initiating the collection and analysis of audit data, used to access servicedevelopment needs and service improvement processes, develop actionplans ensuring appropriate outcomes are implemented.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our busy team as a Band 5 Cancer MDT Co-ordinator.
You will support and co-ordinate weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring patients are actively tracked through their care pathway, and monitoring cancer waiting times. You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure that meetings are run effectively, and appointments for diagnostic tests and treatments are booked in a timely way. You will support the MDT Management Team in providing cover when a member of the MDT team is away on annual leave, training or sickness.You must have the ability to communicate with all the members of a busy clinical team and be able to balance the demands of an interesting and challenging role.You will work very closely with the MDT Management Team and the Operations Managers in your area to ensure effective information flow. The post holder will assist in ensuring that patients are treated without delay. You will attend a weekly management meeting where you would be expected to report on the status of cancer patients in your specialty.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Understanding the concept of the Multi- Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Touch typing
- AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and/or specialty
- Familiar with using a Cancer database system
- Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Experience of a patient administration system
- In depth knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times
Desirable
- Line management experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent Verbal, written and numerical skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and other systems
- Ability to work effectively within a large team or independently as required
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs to the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to take on challenges, be accountable for one's own work and escalate problems quickly and appropriately
- Ability to escalate approriately and in a timely manner
- Minute/note taking skills
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation of data
- Experience in delivering training sessions to colleagues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Work on own initiative
- Ability to manage time effectively and independently
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Understanding the concept of the Multi- Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Touch typing
- AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and/or specialty
- Familiar with using a Cancer database system
- Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Experience of a patient administration system
- In depth knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times
Desirable
- Line management experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent Verbal, written and numerical skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and other systems
- Ability to work effectively within a large team or independently as required
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs to the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to take on challenges, be accountable for one's own work and escalate problems quickly and appropriately
- Ability to escalate approriately and in a timely manner
- Minute/note taking skills
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation of data
- Experience in delivering training sessions to colleagues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Work on own initiative
- Ability to manage time effectively and independently
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).
