Job overview
We are seeking applicants with experience working in a cancer data environment who have understanding of current cancer pathways and MDT processes.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service travelling between hospital sites as and when required.
You will have good organisational skills and be able to communicate confidently with all levels of staff on a wide range of information as well as the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Experience in planning complex processes, report writing and data analysis is desirable and excellent written & verbal skills are essential.
You will be joining a team of enthusiastic and positive professionals who have an impact on cancer patient pathways. The MDTC role is pivotal in ensuring timely patient progression through diagnostic and treatment pathways, both to ensure a good patient experience as well as ensuring our Trust continues to attain a high performance against National Cancer Waiting Times standards.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and organise work with minimum assistance is required. Much of the work is reliant on effective use of IT systems therefore applicants should be confident in using (and supporting others in using) a variety of software packages including word processing, excel spreadsheets and e-mail as well as Hospital systems.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the creation and smooth running of weekly tumour specific multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs), attendance and real time typing of MDT outcomes during meetings.
2. PTL management to ensure patient progression through diagnostic and treatment pathways to meet National Cancer Waiting Times targets.
3. PTL management to ensure each patient has a complete and informative tracking record on the Cancer database.
4. Enter accurate cancer data on the Trust's cancer database for upload to Cancer Waiting Times including drafting breach reports.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Comprehensive secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s.
6. Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
Desirable criteria
7. Evidence of further education.
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Knowledge of administration procedures and experience of using multiple and complex IT systems
Desirable criteria
9. Experience in the NHS environment
10. Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
11. Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times framework, Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset and National Cancer Audit Datasets
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
12. Management of complex administrative processes
Desirable criteria
13. Knowledge of medical terminology
14. Understanding of CERNER Patient Administration System
15. Understanding of Somerset Cancer System
16. Understanding of CERNER Patient Administration System
Right to work
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