Malignant Haematology Cancer Care Co-ordinator

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Malignant Haematology Cancer Care Co-ordinator to join their team. The role involves coordinating care for patients with blood cancers, supporting their needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical team administration.
• Experience working with multi-professional teams.
• Experience with patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care for patients on the Haematology Malignant Pathway.
• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialists in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Serve as the single point of contact for patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to collect complex information

Effective communication

Accurate transcription

Education

Good standard of education equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in Math and English

HNC or NVQ Level 4

EDCL or equivalent

Job description

Main area: Malignant Haematology
Grade: NHS AfC Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 389-24-6887148

Employer: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Eccleshill Community Hospital
Town: Bradford
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Closing date: 02/06/2025 23:59

Malignant Haematology Cancer Care Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

Closing Date: xx xxx xxxx (this may change depending on response)

Shortlisting will take place in the week following the closing date: commencing xx xxx xxxx

Interviews are expected to be held in the week following shortlisting: commencing xx xxx xxxx

This role involves working with the Haematology Malignant Team to deliver high-quality support to patients with cancer. The post requires daily contact with patients suffering from various blood cancers and those with suspected cancer. Responsibilities include supporting and signposting patients over the telephone and progressing their care pathways in coordination with colleagues and departments. The post also involves participation in audits and Quality Surveillance reviews.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as part of the Haematology Malignant Team to coordinate and provide care for patients on the Haematology Malignant Pathway.
2. Assist Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in delivering high-quality patient care through ongoing assessments and proactive needs identification using basic clinical knowledge and approved tools.
3. Collaborate with CNS and the wider healthcare team to ensure appropriate services are provided, aiming to maximize patient health and quality of life, and improve healthcare efficiency.
4. Serve as the single point of contact for patients, carers, and the healthcare team, triaging inquiries to the appropriate departments and providing routine information and advice over the phone, liaising with CNS as needed.
5. Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audits.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines expected behaviours and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. We are looking for individuals who share these values and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

(See above main duties for detailed responsibilities)

Person specification

Experience

• Support for clinical team administration
• Experience working with multi-professional teams
• Experience with patient information systems

Skills

• Willingness to learn
• Ability to collect complex information
• Ability to interpret and follow written instructions from medical staff
• Effective communication and negotiation skills across disciplines
• Accurate transcription and recording of complex medical information

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of cancer waiting list targets

Qualifications

• Good standard of education equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in Math and English
• HNC or NVQ Level 4
• EDCL or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. A disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.