MDT Co-ordinator Cancer Patient Tracker

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Cancer Services Team administrator to provide an effective patient tracking and administration service, contributing to National Cancer Waiting Times targets. This permanent 37.5-hour post offers variety, working with clinical teams and managers to support cancer pathways.

The role requires excellent organisational and IT skills, the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, and a proactive approach to resolving delays while

Qualifications

• Good general education with Maths and English.
• Information Governance training completed.
• Experience in NHS admin/clerical environments.
• Understanding of cancer targets and patient pathways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise MDT meetings and manage patient through the cancer pathway.
• Highlight delays or issues and proactively resolve them.
• Maintain data on cancer registers and PTLs for monitoring.
• Communicate with clinical teams and manage information governance requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

NVQ level 4

ECDL

Maths & English

Information Governance training

Tools

LE2.2 system

Hospital PAS

Data tracking software

Job description

The Cancer Services Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has a fantastic 37.5 hour per week permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual who is looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.

You will be responsible primarily for providing an effective tracking and administration service in the management of cancer patients to achieve National Cancer Waiting Time targets, and in line with the local standards.

We kindly ask that previous applicants do not apply on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include planning and organising MDT meetings, managing the patient through the cancer pathway, highlighting delays or potential issues and proactively resolving these. Maintaining accurate data on Somerset Cancer Register and ensuring the patients can be monitored through a patient tracking list (PTL) are also core duties. The role works closely with clinical teams and Operational Business Managers.You will be expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a patient focussed environment. You will also need to have good IT and organisational skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with people, both face to face and over the telephone, as well as work effectively as part of the team. The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential. You will also need to be able to work using your own initiative and without direct supervision. Experience in a clerical / administration role is essential. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cancer targets and patient pathways.

About us

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, Maths and English Language qualification
• Information Governance Training
• NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge
• ECDL or equivalent skills
• Willingness to undertake further study as needed.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Experience

• Experience of working within a complex administration / clerical environment within the NHS
• Experience of Service Improvement
• Able to work across organisational boundaries
• Experienced in tracking patient pathways
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

• Effective management of time and resources
• Understanding of issues around patient confidentiality
• Has a working knowledge of LE2.2 / hospital PAS systems and other hospital systems
• Skilled in interpreting data
• Has a working knowledge of clinical pathways
• Has a knowledge of Somerset Cancer Register
• Has a knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times standards

Skills

• Ability to deal confidently with clinicians, managers and colleagues.
• Works well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, dynamic and work with an excellent level of detail and accuracy.

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.