Job summary
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We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Alder Hey. As a Multi-Disciplinary Co-Ordinator/Data Tracker, you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Multi-disciplinary teams, co-ordinating and facilitating the meetings and tracking suspected and diagnosed cancer patients through their pathways.In particular, you will be responsible for the accurate production of agendas and minutes and producing accurate data tracking and escalating where necessary to manager to maintain pathways.To succeed we are looking for someone who:Is committed to delivering excellent patient service;Has previous clerical/administration experience;Can accurately type live at meetingsHas strong IT skills in relation to Microsoft packages including word/excel and Microsoft,Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;Has previous experience of working in the NHS;
Knowledge of the Somerset Cancer Register would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and maintain close links (as the Principal Treatment Centre for Children's Cancers) with Shared Care Centres and the Teenage and Young Adult MDT
- Maintain close links with CCLG and other identified research groups
- Be responsible for the management of the patient pathway ensuring that referrals are mapped and information / data is recorded in a timely manner
- Be responsible for the completeness of data collection in line with National requirements and it's submission to the North West Cancer Intelligence Service (Registry)
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external colleagues to ensure that treatment plans are delivered in a smooth, timely and appropriate manner in line with patient need
- Liaise with the Lead Clinician, Oncology Unit Manager and other members of the MDT to ensure that patients are appropriately supported along their pathway
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and Responsibilities
Communication Skills:.Ensures that appropriate methods of communication are used egvideoconferencing across the Network, NHS Net accounts and agreed MDT proformas which will include comprehensive clinical information..Receive notification of all newly diagnosed Childrens cancers to the Principal Treatment Centre to ensure timely discussion at the MDT..Liaise with the Principal Treatment Centre TYA to ensure age rangediscussed appropriately there..Communicate with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff concerningprogress against quality standards, for example, waiting times and patienttreatment schedules..Provide a point of contact for health and social care professionals for allcancer referrals of the specified groups..Develop and maintain robust and effective communication channels with all departments and individuals relevant to the specialty both internally and externally.
Analysis and Judgement Skills:.Must be able to analyse information from the internal data base andinformation received from external sources..Work with MDT leads in identifying problem areas within individual pathways escalating concerns in a timely and responsible fashion.
Planning and Organizational Skills:.Secures agreement to the timing of the MDT meeting..Organize venue and teleconferencing equipment if required.Collect and circulate discussion lists..Maintain MDT and attendance records..Initiate and develop methods to promote the efficient running of the MDT..Under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Oncology Unit Manager assist in the preparation and submission of evidence against the National Cancer Peer Review Measures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and Responsibilities
Communication Skills:.Ensures that appropriate methods of communication are used egvideoconferencing across the Network, NHS Net accounts and agreed MDT proformas which will include comprehensive clinical information..Receive notification of all newly diagnosed Childrens cancers to the Principal Treatment Centre to ensure timely discussion at the MDT..Liaise with the Principal Treatment Centre TYA to ensure age rangediscussed appropriately there..Communicate with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff concerningprogress against quality standards, for example, waiting times and patienttreatment schedules..Provide a point of contact for health and social care professionals for allcancer referrals of the specified groups..Develop and maintain robust and effective communication channels with all departments and individuals relevant to the specialty both internally and externally.
Analysis and Judgement Skills:.Must be able to analyse information from the internal data base andinformation received from external sources..Work with MDT leads in identifying problem areas within individual pathways escalating concerns in a timely and responsible fashion.
Planning and Organizational Skills:.Secures agreement to the timing of the MDT meeting..Organize venue and teleconferencing equipment if required.Collect and circulate discussion lists..Maintain MDT and attendance records..Initiate and develop methods to promote the efficient running of the MDT..Under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Oncology Unit Manager assist in the preparation and submission of evidence against the National Cancer Peer Review Measures.
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- GCSE in Maths & English
- NHS experience
- MDT experience
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Aware of Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group requirements
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- GCSE in Maths & English
- NHS experience
- MDT experience
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Aware of Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group requirements
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).
