About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a temporary Cancer MDT Support Officer within our Cancer Services Department.
The post will support the Cancer and Access Performance Officer and the Cancer Care Pathway Co-Ordinator's in the implementation of cancer MDTs, including inputting data, request imaging/pathology from tertiary sites, preparing documentation for MDT, collecting accurate data for audit.
To be successful in this role, the Candidates require a good understanding of the cancer pathways and the national targets. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work under pressure whilst adhering to deadlines and have the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively within a team based environment.
Previous NHS experience would be an advantage
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing support corporate performance management teams by:
Supporting with data input across the corporate performance management teams.
Supporting all aspects of data quality ensuring accuracy for Cancer Waiting Time targets. This will include preparation of MDT documentation,
Assisting with the monitoring and collection of data for audit
General administrative support for the Cancer Services Team
Housekeeping of SOPs and version management
Monitoring and updating the Cancer Services Trust Action Plan
This is a busy and demanding role so candidates will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a flexible approach to their role to ensure the needs of the service are met. They will have the flexibility to respond to requests from specialties, and will be able to work under their own initiative. Applicants should also have excellent organisational and communications skills, be able to work under pressure whilst ensuring all deadlines are achieved.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of using NHS information systems, including CAMIS, e-CAMIS, InfoFlex, or similar databases.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Teams, Word and Excel.
- Strong IT and keyboard skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload independently.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
- NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience (using the 'knowledge and skills' criteria above)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of minute taking and producing accurate records of meetings.
- Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels within an organisation.
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Previous experience of dealing with patients, customers and/or members of the public.
- Experience of working with medical or clinical teams.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)