Working under the Rapid access team leader, you will sit within the Cancer services team and support the Multi-disciplinary Team Co-ordinators (MDT). The post holder will provide an effective administrative support to the Rapid access cancer team, ensuring cancer waiting times targets and requirements for peer review that are set out in the cancer reform strategy, are achieved.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the Trusts Rapid access policy, assist in the preparation of all documentation associated with the Rapid access referrals.
To book and inform patients of their appointments and re-arrange where
necessary.
Dispatch all correspondence in accordance within agreed timescales.
Input clinical and non-clinical data onto cancer database ensuring information has been correctly recorded.
Assist in the collection and checking of cancer data, reporting potential breaches to the Rapid access team leader in line with the Trusts no breach and escalation policies.
Liaise with a wide range of hospital and community-based staff, including primary care (GP practices).
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
1. GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade 4 or Equivalent
2. NVQ level 2 in business administration or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable criteria
3. ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
4. OCR/RSA Level 2 in typing or equivalent
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
5. Knowledge of NHS administration procedures
6. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs (i.e Word, Excel and Outlook)
7. Referral to Treatment pathways knowledge
Desirable criteria
8. Previous experience/knowledge of cancer services
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Proficient in the use of hospital administration systems
10. Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of using PAS system Oasis
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