Skin Cancer Care Coordinator

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Skin Cancer Support Administrator. In this vital role, you will provide administrative support to the skin cancer service, ensuring effective management and coordination of patient care. Your responsibilities will include managing records, facilitating communication about patient information, and supporting nursing teams. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, empathy, and relevant qualifications like GCSEs in English and Mathematics. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Understand person-centred care and the health and social care environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Knowledge of cancer waiting times policies and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Provide patient care support under supervision.
• Facilitate effective communication across the trust and primary care.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent communicator

Organisational skills

Ability to deal tactfully with patients

Empathy towards cancer patients

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent

NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level or equivalent

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital computer systems (e.g. PAS)

Job description

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Skin Cancer Support Administrator. In this vital role, you will provide administrative support to the skin cancer service, ensuring effective management and coordination of patient care. Your responsibilities will include managing records, facilitating communication about patient information, and supporting nursing teams. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, empathy, and relevant qualifications like GCSEs in English and Mathematics. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within the NHS.