Are you looking to progress your knowledge or experience in the NHS? Are you ambitious about a career in a healthcare setting? Would you like to gain exposure to performance management, clinical coordination and data analysis? Would you like to contribute to Responsive patient care in the NHS?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and knowledgeable Colorectal Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator who is excited about the prospect of contributing towards the provision of cancer care at the RUH.
The Colorectal Cancer service covers the clinical specialties of General Surgery and Gastroenterology; diagnosing and treating a high number of cancers each year.
We are looking for someone who is organised and assertive, with good IT and excel competency to manage our Patient Tracking List (PTL) in close collaboration with the MDT Coordinator and the specialty management teams. The post holder will also need to form good relationships with all relevant clinical and administrative staff. The individual will need to display excellent communication skills and be able to manage their own workload effectively, whilst also responding to the needs of the cancer performance management team.
Nick Lepak, Specialty Manager, General Surgery & Vascular Services (line manager to the post) –
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Julie Edwards, Cancer Patient Pathway Manager –
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Ed Nicolle, Cancer Service Manager –
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure Colorectal suspected cancer outpatient and diagnostic appointments are booked within appropriate urgent timeframes to support delivery of the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
Track & chase diagnostic investigations and appointments for all patients on the Colorectal Cancer Cancer pathway within the appropriate timeframes.
To be knowledgeable on all cancer waiting times standards and enable the implementation of timed pathways.
Work closely with the Colorectal MDT Navigator, providing cross-cover where appropriate.
Attend Colorectal cancer 62 day target PTL meetings.
Help maintain spreadsheets upon which the PTL is held and reviewed.
Work with the Colorectal Clinical and Cancer teams to develop and implement effective and efficient administrative processes for the management of patients on the cancer pathways. Attend the Weekly Colorectal meeting, taking actions where required.
Help to develop and maintain office and administrative systems and processes to support the work of the Colorectal Cancer Team.
To be in close contact with departmental administrative staff on matters relating to patient pathways, supporting issues where appropriate, which will help improve pathway efficiency.
To be confident in suggesting improvements or additions to better serve our patient-focused service.
Regularly review and analyse waiting times across Colorectal Cancer pathways, escalating issues where necessary.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure Colorectal suspected cancer outpatient and diagnostic appointments are booked within appropriate urgent timeframes to support delivery of the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
Track & chase diagnostic investigations and appointments for all patients on the Colorectal Cancer Cancer pathway within the appropriate timeframes.
To be knowledgeable on all cancer waiting times standards and enable the implementation of timed pathways.
Work closely with the Colorectal MDT Navigator, providing cross-cover where appropriate.
Attend Colorectal cancer 62 day target PTL meetings.
Help maintain spreadsheets upon which the PTL is held and reviewed.
Work with the Colorectal Clinical and Cancer teams to develop and implement effective and efficient administrative processes for the management of patients on the cancer pathways. Attend the Weekly Colorectal meeting, taking actions where required.
Help to develop and maintain office and administrative systems and processes to support the work of the Colorectal Cancer Team.
To be in close contact with departmental administrative staff on matters relating to patient pathways, supporting issues where appropriate, which will help improve pathway efficiency.
To be confident in suggesting improvements or additions to better serve our patient-focused service.
Regularly review and analyse waiting times across Colorectal Cancer pathways, escalating issues where necessary.
Be in regular contact with key departments across the hospital such as Radiology and Pathology
Be the point of contact for clinical staff, managers and booking team for issues related to the Colorectal Cancer Pathway.
Be the point of contact for patients by telephone and for all 2ww emails from GP’s and Clinicians
Provide the single point of contact for patients on the suspected cancer pathway, resolving queries and escalating any relevant matters to the appropriate clinical staff where necessary.
To support the Colorectal 2ww Nurse Practitioners with clinical triage of referrals, straight to test, liaising with Sulis Hospital, looking up patient results to send to the Colorectal 2WW Nurse Practitioner team and taking minute at the Colorectal 2ww meeting
To become an expert on Colorectal Cancer pathway, via learning from the national guidance.
Use electronic hospital systems to access results or information as required.
To become an expert user of Cancer 360 and the Somerset Cancer Registry (SCR)
To attend job-specific training as required, including training provided offsite.
To ensure your mandatory training is always up to date.
To carry out all administrative and clerical duties within the department when required as directed by the Specialty Manager.
To support the Colorectal cancer pathway as is deemed appropriate by the Specialty Manager.
