Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity to support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP)
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
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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.
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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
Special Skills & 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.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable workload
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Respiratory/medicine/oncology knowledge, experience and understanding.
Person Specification
Special Skills & 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.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable workload
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Respiratory/medicine/oncology knowledge, experience and understanding.
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
Chester le Street Community Hospital
29 Front Street
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
