About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
There is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our team to carry out a varied and challenging role as an MDT Co-ordinator. Cancer Services provides support to selected MDT teams within the organisation, tracking and monitoring patient's treatment pathways to help deliver optimal pathways and care to patients.
We are looking for two candidates to cover a vacancy of 1.8 WTE, working 22.5 to 37.5 hours s a week over 3 or 5 days on a Fixed Term Contract of 18 months.
Main duties of the job
The MDT Co-ordinators provide administrative support to the Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams meetings as well as recording, tracking and collecting data on all patients with suspected or confirmed malignancy and all associated treatments.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Three GCSE's (or equivalent) level 'C' Maths and English. Relevant IT qualification specific to post i.e ECDL, or relevant experience. Understanding Cancer' E learning Certificates
Desirable
NVQ 3 Business Admin/IT or equivalent, AMSPAR or RSA 3 Word Processing
Experience Essential
NHS Office experience Meeting note taking Experience of Microsoft Office including word, excel and access Experience communicating effectively with staff of different disciplines Relevant experience in a Cancer MDT department. Experience of managing PTL's, tracking patients and using escalation policies and processes. Office experience in acute setting
Desirable
Cancer breach analysis and RCAs. Experience using the Cancer Register, PAS, Maxims, CRIS, Aria, and Ultra, Plus eCare once live. Minute taking/ Live typing in meetings Managing Tertiary Cancer pathways and shared tracking and data responsibilities.
Knowledge Essential
Ability to work on own initiative with guidance available from immediate supervisor Evidence of time management skills Ability to work within prescribed Trust Policies and timescales as directed by management Current knowledge and understanding of the International TNM staging classifications Ability to provide expert knowledge to hospital teams on cancer pathways, systems and data. Knowledge of cancer patient pathways.
Desirable
Ability to participate in and contribute to improving departmental work processes and procedures Knowledge of current National Cancer audits and Get it Right First Time (GIRFT) reviews relating to cancer. Knowledge or module in medical terminology
Disposition Essential
Professional manner and self-motivated. Able to manage own workload and work as part of a team. Provide cover for other members of staff as directed by the Management team. Evidence of own development and complete relevant training or refresher sessions to maintain skills required for the role.
Desirable
Evidence of managing own workload and meeting deadlines and outcomes set out by line manager.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)