Ocular Oncology Cancer Care Coordinator

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed professional to support patients affected by ocular cancers, coordinating care and signposting to specialist resources across local and national providers.

You will work with the Ocular Oncology CNS Team, provide information to patients and families, and help navigate the cancer pathway while maintaining data security and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
• Evidence of foundation degree level study.
• Coaching or teaching courses or equivalent experience.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of confidentiality and data security.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ocular Oncology CNS Team in daily management of patients with ocular cancers.
• Offer navigation and signpost patients to specialist resources.
• Liaise regularly with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless care.
• Prioritise workload and work autonomously when needed.
• Assist with data collection and audits related to patient care.

Skills

Excellent planning and organisation

Excellent communication

Data collection and analysis

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

GCSEs Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Foundation degree study

Coaching or teaching courses

Computer literacy and data security

Job description

Job overview

Have you got what it takes to provide support and advice to patients with ocular cancer?

Are you highly motivated and driven to support and improve patient care?

Do you possess exceptional organisational, communication, interpersonal skills and have a caring sensitive attitude to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers?

If so, this could be the job for you!

If successful this role will involve close collaboration and direct engagement with patient’s local care providers, services and sectors to provide and promote a holistic and personalised approach to patient support.

This will include navigation and co-ordination of supportive care with a requirement to signpost patients towards specialist resources to enable them to maximise the quality of care and support they receive.

This role is your gateway to a rewarding role in oncology. Bring your passion and drive and let us help you support our patients.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Ocular Oncology CNS Team within the daily management and support of people affected by ocular cancers regionally and nationally who are receiving treatment and care at the Royal Hallamshire.

The role will be pivotal in providing an additional source of contact for patients and their families/carers; helping to ensure seamless care as they move along their cancer pathway and across provider organisations. The post holder will provide comprehensive support and information to patients and families affected by cancer. This will include navigation and co-ordination of supportive care with a requirement to signpost patients towards specialist resources to enable them to maximise the quality of care and support they receive. This will include regular liaison between clinical and administrative team members and acting as a conduit between patients and healthcare professionals.

The post holder will be an active member of the CNS team. It will be expected the post holder will work as a team member but who can also work autonomously, using their own initiative with the ability to prioritise workload, knowing when to seek advice and support from senior colleagues. A close working relationship with the Clinical Nurse Specialists/MDT members and the wider team will be paramount to ensure a quality service is delivered to those people affected by cancer.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitment to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant Health or social care experience at Band 3 or equivalent, or transferable knowledge & experience of working with the public
• Understanding of key referral pathways to Allied Health Professionals to support plans of care.
• Experience in managing small projects.
• Experience in Involvement with Data collection systems
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, or equivalent
• Experience of working in a busy environment that requires flexibility.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in palliative care, cancer care, haematology, or oncology environments.
• Experience of supporting patients
• Experience of participation in audit
• Experience in service improvement.
• Awareness of Macmillan Cancer agenda and willingness to undertake training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills able to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
• Data collection and analysis
• Ability to work without direct supervision, aware of boundaries and need to seek advice and refer as appropriate
• Able to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful and diplomatic way
• Able to work independently and recognising when to seek help

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of rapid diagnostic pathway principles and key cancer pathway steps
• Experience of scheduling/co-ordination activities and/or resources
• Knowledge of Cancer waiting times and specifically 28 FDS
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Exhibits high levels of integrity, courtesy and respect to others
• Professional appearance and manner, act as a role model
• Team worker but able to work autonomously with direction
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Time management skills
• Flexible attitude to working
• Able to travel between sites

Desirable criteria

• A keenness to learn and for on-going personal development

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 4 GCSE’s Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ or QCF level 3 or working towards in Health or Health and Social Care
• Evidence of foundation degree level study
• Coaching or teaching courses and/or qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Computer literacy with good understanding of computer packages e.g. word/excel, and knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data security

Desirable criteria

• Care Certificate completion or willing to undertake self-assessment
• Basic counselling qualification

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 152.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 168.7KB)
• Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
• Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 212.3KB)
• Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
• Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
• A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

NameTracey FarnissJob titleLead Ocular Oncology CNE Email [e-mail] number0114 2711962Additional information

Catherine Clay

Matron

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