Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen to join a busy Cancer Performance and Information team. The post holder will be based at Morriston Hospital but will need to attend Singleton Hospital regularly, working as part of a team responsible for improved cancer performance and information. We are looking for a motivated, organised individual with an exceptional eye for detail.
The post holder will provide advice on collection, extraction, interpretation and presentation of cancer performance data, supporting Service Groups in monitoring and tracking cancer patients, utilising Cancer Tracker, CIS and Cancer Dashboard to demonstrate performance and patient care.
The post holder must be proficient in Excel as the application is used extensively within the department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Manage the Cancer MDT Coordinators/Cancer Trackers on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the cancer tracker systems are accurate, complete and up to date in order to be analysed by the Cancer Information Team and reports to be submitted are of a high standard. To provide front line management of annual leave and sickness and undertake annual appraisal of the Cancer MDT Coordinators/Cancer Trackers.
Support the induction and training programme for staff within the department.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
- Computer Literate - competent in Microsoft Office applications, word-processing, spreadsheet, database and desk-top publishing
- Previous NHS background working in an administrative/clerical role
- Working with clinical teams
- Working experience within a cancer performance and/or information team
- Experience in an NHS Informatics department
- Data collection and validation experience
- Database user (input & output)
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Working knowledge of cancer datasets and cancer data standards
- Clinical audit/ audit background
- Clinical Coding Experience
Essential Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills with staff at all levels
- Systematic approach to work
- Proven networking skills
- Analytical skills
- Understanding of importance of high quality clinical information
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Audit and evaluation skills
- Leadership skills
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work flexibly
- Assertive, confident. Self motivated and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
- Computer Literate - competent in Microsoft Office applications, word-processing, spreadsheet, database and desk-top publishing
- Previous NHS background working in an administrative/clerical role
- Working with clinical teams
- Working experience within a cancer performance and/or information team
- Experience in an NHS Informatics department
- Data collection and validation experience
- Database user (input & output)
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Working knowledge of cancer datasets and cancer data standards
- Clinical audit/ audit background
- Clinical Coding Experience
Essential Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills with staff at all levels
- Systematic approach to work
- Proven networking skills
- Analytical skills
- Understanding of importance of high quality clinical information
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Audit and evaluation skills
- Leadership skills
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work flexibly
- Assertive, confident. Self motivated and enthusiastic
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).
