Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident,
enthusiastic, and motivated individual to work within the Cancer Services
Department in County Durham & Darlington Acute NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is part time 18.75 hours and will be based at
either Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of North Durham.
Our team is currently working under Agile
working agreements, working a mix of on-site and remotely from their home base
and once fully trained the post holder will also adopt this working pattern.
Main duties of the job
You will track patients referred with suspected cancer and
record data within a dedicated system, using other trust systems to find
relevant information. You will also and provide comprehensive administrative
support for Cancer Site-Specific Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) meetings,
collating lists of patients to be discussed and collecting information required
for the meetings. You will need to work to tight deadlines so that MDT members
are notified in advance and can prepare for their role in the meeting.
This is a developmental role and you will be
expected, after a period of training, to cover MDT meetings which involves
recording a summary of discussions at the meeting, projected live to MDT
members.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Cancer Pathway Support Officer will be an integral part
of a small Cancer Pathway team supporting the Cancer Pathway Coordinator to
ensure high level MDT provision, including collation of relvant clinical
information for meetings, inputting data direct from MDT meetings, distribution
of MDT documentation to primary and secondary care as necessary. This role is
developmental with the aim of the post holder being responsible for an
allocated MDT Meeting once fully trained.
The Cancer Pathway Support Officer will record summaries of discussions
at MDT meetings, projected live to MDT members
You will work alongside our Cancer Pathway
Coordinators to ensure effective co-ordination of pathways for patients with
suspected or diagnosed cancer and that information is recorded accurately for
Cancer Waiting Time targets. Although
you will have no direct contact with patients and their families you will work
closely with the appropriate teams to ensure that their journey is seamless and
will make a valuable contribution to the improvement of both quality and
experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Cancer Pathway Support Officer will be an integral part
of a small Cancer Pathway team supporting the Cancer Pathway Coordinator to
ensure high level MDT provision, including collation of relvant clinical
information for meetings, inputting data direct from MDT meetings, distribution
of MDT documentation to primary and secondary care as necessary. This role is
developmental with the aim of the post holder being responsible for an
allocated MDT Meeting once fully trained.
The Cancer Pathway Support Officer will record summaries of discussions
at MDT meetings, projected live to MDT members
You will work alongside our Cancer Pathway
Coordinators to ensure effective co-ordination of pathways for patients with
suspected or diagnosed cancer and that information is recorded accurately for
Cancer Waiting Time targets. Although
you will have no direct contact with patients and their families you will work
closely with the appropriate teams to ensure that their journey is seamless and
will make a valuable contribution to the improvement of both quality and
experience.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to transport laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the trust sites as required.
- Positive attitude towards change.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative / secretarial role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS in an administrative role.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
Desirable
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take accurate notes and summarise actions appropriately at meetings.
- Ability to work effectively with a low level of direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- Awareness for the need for confidentiality at all times.
- Computer literacy ability to use a wide variety of systems.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Awareness of the Cancer Waiting Times targets and their application to the management of patient pathways.
- Ability to contribute to the improvement of patient pathways. Experience/training in NHS hospital systems
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to transport laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the trust sites as required.
- Positive attitude towards change.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative / secretarial role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS in an administrative role.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
Desirable
- NVQ 3 / 4 in business administration or equivalent experience/qualification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take accurate notes and summarise actions appropriately at meetings.
- Ability to work effectively with a low level of direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- Awareness for the need for confidentiality at all times.
- Computer literacy ability to use a wide variety of systems.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Awareness of the Cancer Waiting Times targets and their application to the management of patient pathways.
- Ability to contribute to the improvement of patient pathways. Experience/training in NHS hospital systems
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
