Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to support the new Lung
Cancer Screening Programme (LCS) in County Durham. The purpose of the programme
is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives.
This is a dynamic role, which requires excellent
administrative and coordinative skills to support patients on their journey
through the screening service.
This role involves coordinating the pathway for patients who
require a review of their low dose CT scan. The SRM coordinator will coordinate
the weekly Screening Review Meeting (SRM) and liaise with members of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure that patients are appropriately referred
for both cancer and non-cancer follow up.
This role will be the key point of contact
between the LCS team and Cancer Services as well as other relevant services
ensuring the patient journey is tracked appropriately, and managed safely and
effectively.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively within the LCS team to support
administration of the programme on a day to day basis. Ensuring that all
documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and available to support decision
making, reporting exceptional circumstances when needed.
Coordinate and participate in weekly SRM at UHND.
Ensure all patients requiring discussion are listed in a
timely fashion and that all relevant previous imaging has been requested for
review.
Document outcomes of SRM and action onwards referrals.
Compassionate discussions with patients about their care.
Ensure follow up imaging is relisted for discussion and
management discussions.
Management, booking and rescheduling of patient follow-up CT
appointments.
Ad hoc support of telephone Lung Health Check
clinics calling patients to complete a questionnaire to determine risk
scoring for lung cancer.
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 post holder will:
Work autonomously in the absence of the Team Lead and
program Manager.
Use own initiative to plan time effectively and prioritize
all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly, appropriately
and communicating clearly in relation to urgent / important and unpredictable
issues ensuring a high quality administrative service.
Coordinate and participate in weekly SRM at UHND, ensuring
all patients are listed, discussed and outcome decisions recorded and actioned.
Support onward pathways of care for people identified with
significant findings by completing appropriate admin tasks.
Provide a seamless interface for patients, through effective
liaison with other Senior Managers, Clinicians & GP practices.
Escalate any concerns raised by patients in line with
service specification.
Support the management, booking and completion of patient
appointments, including telephone Lung Health Checks.
Support the team with collection and collation of data to
support and evaluate the service.
Answer general enquiries from the public
regarding the programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work autonomously in the absence of the Team Lead and
program Manager.
Use own initiative to plan time effectively and prioritize
all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly, appropriately
and communicating clearly in relation to urgent / important and unpredictable
issues ensuring a high quality administrative service.
Coordinate and participate in weekly SRM at UHND, ensuring
all patients are listed, discussed and outcome decisions recorded and actioned.
Support onward pathways of care for people identified with
significant findings by completing appropriate admin tasks.
Provide a seamless interface for patients, through effective
liaison with other Senior Managers, Clinicians & GP practices.
Escalate any concerns raised by patients in line with
service specification.
Support the management, booking and completion of patient
appointments, including telephone Lung Health Checks.
Support the team with collection and collation of data to
support and evaluate the service.
Answer general enquiries from the public
regarding the programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Respiratory/medicine/oncology knowledge, experience and understanding.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of handling confidential patient information.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local policies for lung cancer screening guidelines.
- Understanding of IRMER regulations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable workload.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational and multitasking skills.
- Good computer and keyboard skills. IT skills in excel and word.
- Have attention to detail, ownership and pride in own work.
- Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with people both internal and external to the Trust.
- Good time keeping and ability to work under pressure.
- Good written communication skills.
- Flexible approach to duties.
- Team player.
Desirable
- Evidence of personal development.
- Experience of databases and spreadsheets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Respiratory/medicine/oncology knowledge, experience and understanding.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of handling confidential patient information.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local policies for lung cancer screening guidelines.
- Understanding of IRMER regulations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable workload.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational and multitasking skills.
- Good computer and keyboard skills. IT skills in excel and word.
- Have attention to detail, ownership and pride in own work.
- Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with people both internal and external to the Trust.
- Good time keeping and ability to work under pressure.
- Good written communication skills.
- Flexible approach to duties.
- Team player.
Desirable
- Evidence of personal development.
- Experience of databases and spreadsheets.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Greenhouse
Amos Drive
Greencroft Industrial Estate, Stanley
Durham
DH9 7XN
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
