Job summary
Early Diagnosis Support Worker Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) pathways
Band 4
Full time, 37.5 hours per week Mon-Friday
£25,147-27,596
Main duties of the job
This post will support in delivering the Best Practice Timed Pathway and the key component of a Faster Diagnostic Service 'excellent patient coordination and support'.
This post will:
- Improve patient care and experience
- Reduce inefficiencies within a cancer pathway
- Support patients throughout their pathway
The EDSW will also:
- Support the HCC and IPMN surveillance programmes
- Undertake the tracking of cancer surveillance patients which supports the early diagnosis of cancer and reduce cancellations/DNAs
- Monitor flagged scans
- Patient follow up
- Track and chase diagnostic scans
- Support and coordinate referrals to the sMDT and communicate with the specialist centre
- Undertake admin duties which will increase clinical capacity for CNSs
- Chase blood tests
- Carry out Holistic Needs Assessments
- Support the referral process to the community team
- Liaise with inpatients as required
About us
Working for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust offers all the benefits of coast and country living with the convenience of big city life.
We have miles of coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.
The University of Liverpool has awarded us the status of University Clinical Education Centre in recognition of the high standard of training provided for students on placement to the Trust.
We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our SCOPE values. We also offer a range of family friendly options to staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description attached.
Advertising Date: 11th December 2023
Closing Date: 26th December 2023
Shortlisting Date: 8th January 2023
Interview Date: 26th January 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description attached.
Advertising Date: 11th December 2023
Closing Date: 26th December 2023
Shortlisting Date: 8th January 2023
Interview Date: 26th January 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level 4 or above or equivalent including Mathematics & English
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Health or Social care qualification (NVQ or similar)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued role development relevant to post
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Understanding of patient centred care
- Good documentation and written skills
- Relevant health or social care experience
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial or administrative experience
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Able to prioritise own work and work of others
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels
Desirable
- Efficient in use of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook and internet
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level 4 or above or equivalent including Mathematics & English
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Health or Social care qualification (NVQ or similar)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued role development relevant to post
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Understanding of patient centred care
- Good documentation and written skills
- Relevant health or social care experience
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial or administrative experience
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Able to prioritise own work and work of others
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels
Desirable
- Efficient in use of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook and internet
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).
