JOB PURPOSE The Radiology & MIS Clinical Service Unit (CSU) at LTHT provides a range of diagnostic imaging, including fast track imaging for patients who are suspected of having cancer. This role has been created to support the CSU in its delivery of diagnostics for patients on a prostate cancer pathway, ensuring diagnostic imaging is provided in line with local and national targets. As this is a new role within the Radiology CSU, the post holder will need to be flexible to support the needs of CSU as it evolves over time. The Cancer Pathway Manager will provide comprehensive support to the Radiology CSU Management Team through the co-ordination and management of patients on a cancer pathway that require diagnostic imaging.
The post-holder act as a single point of contact for the CSU, and as a liaison point between other CSUs, Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs), and the Corporate Cancer Team. 1. Pathway Coordination Act as the key contact for patients undergoing investigation or treatment for prostate cancer. Coordinate appointments, diagnostics (e.g.
MRI, CT scan, biopsy), and referrals to ensure pathway milestones are met within nationally mandated timescales (e.g. 28-day diagnosis, 62-day treatment target). Track and monitor patients through the prostate cancer pathway using relevant IT systems and databases. 2.
MDT Coordination Support the weekly urology/prostate MDT by ensuring seamless patient flow through the pathway, chasing outstanding diagnostics, and ensuring accurate data entry. Ensure actions from MDT meetings are completed and communicated to the relevant professionals in a timely manner. 3. Communication and Liaison Liaise effectively with urologists, radiologists, specialist nurses, administrative teams and patients to provide a seamless service Provide empathetic support to patients and families, ensuring they are well-informed and signposted to appropriate services as needed.
1. Data Management and Reporting Maintain accurate and timely records on cancer tracking systems. Assist in the collection and reporting of data for audit, performance monitoring, and cancer performance returns. Support the validation of waiting time breaches and help identify bottlenecks in the pathway.
2. Service Improvement Identify inefficiencies and escalate issues to senior colleagues to support ongoing pathway optimisation. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations related to the prostate cancer pathway. Work seamlessly as part of the project implementation team on the RAPID prostate cancer pathway.
JOB DIMENSIONS The post-holder will coordinate appropriate services to maximise the delivery of streamlined diagnostic pathways, thereby improving quality of care and experience for patients and their carers. The post holder will work across management teams and organisational boundaries, whilst linking closely with the Cancer Centre and contribute to service plans and developments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Knowledge Application of Trust Policies, practices and procedures associated with the role of Cancer Pathway Manager. Knowledge of the care pathways, cancer waiting time standards and the management of patients on these pathways.
Understanding of definitions and reporting requirements of the cancer standards (DoH Cancer Wait Times Guidance, Version 8, Application of data protection and patient confidentiality policies. An understanding of hospital information systems: e.g. PAS, PPM Database, CRIS.
Skills IT skills in Word, Access, Excel, and ability to navigate PPM Database. Ability to accurately transcribe and record complex medical information to the database for tracking and monitoring purposes. Ability to cope with distressing and emotional nature of the work when dealing with sensitive situations involving patients and their families. Ability to work under pressure to meet the agreed timescales of the national cancer standards.
Ability to communicate and negotiate key actions with all levels and disciplines of staff, within and external to LTHT. Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and meet deadlines. Experience Significant experience of working within a health care setting, Experience of IT applications in a Windows based environment. Working on own initiative and delivering results to deadlines.
Working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality patient care. Qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) as a minimum qualification. Knowledge of English Language and Medical terminology. NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to principles of equality and diversity. Commitment to delivering quality services.
Importance of maintaining confidentiality. Honesty and integrity. Commitment to providing a flexible and high quality administrative MDT support with a patient-focused approach to the role and responsibilities. A professional approach to work, patients and colleagues.
Respect confidentiality in line with Trust and national guidance. Commitment to maintain and improve quality of care in the application of their responsibilities and duties. Commitment to the delivery of CSU and Trust objectives and key performance standards Commitment to own personal and professional development as agreed with line manager. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team member with a professional attitude and the ability to work flexibly in a demanding environment. The individual must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with clinical and managerial teams in the Trust and referring units. The Cancer Pathway Manager must work within local Trust and NHS processes and protocols, demonstrate integrity and respect patient confidentiality. The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
The role requires willingness to undergo training, professional and personal development in line with changes and advances CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The Cancer Pathway Manager will demonstrate understanding of local and national standards/targets applicable to the area of service. This includes knowledge of the NHS Cancer Plan and national cancer guidance. In addition the post-holder will have knowledge of key Trust information systems and the ability to navigate these to track patients. Knowledge of the patients pathway relevant to the CSU specialty and knowledge and understanding of applicable medical terminology is required.
Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures in an acute hospital setting, including awareness of the Caldicott Guidance and Data Protection and Security Act relating to patient information is also required. Principle duties and areas of responsibility are detailed in the attached job description.