About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi Disciplinary Coordinator to join our Cancer Service Office.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly. The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients pathway of care, working alongside consultants, cancer nurse specialties as well as Trusts
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for tracking the progress of cancer patients through care services (e.g. Radiology and Pathology) and core services (e.g. Health Records.) They will co-ordinate Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to facilitate the provision of care and core services. They will provide administrative support to these meetings, ensuring that all relevant information is available to enable clinical decisions to be made and recorded according to evidence-based protocols.This role also involves working closely with clinical teams.You will need to have excellent people skills; excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy, challenging environment and have a positive approach to change and have excellent IT skills.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualification and Education Essential
Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Grade C or higher in Maths and English
Desirable
Evidence of on-going continuous personal development (CPD) and training
Experience Essential
Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems (including advanced understanding of MS Office packages/Cerner/ERS) Experience of prioritising own workload in a highly pressurized environment and adjust own work considering unexpected events Experience of data collection Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive matters over the telephone and, on occasions, face to face
Desirable
Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment Experience in cancer specific IT package (Infoflex) Experience in dealing with cancer Patients
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Cancer Standards and National Guidance Knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes Ability to compile reports as required Ability to maintain effectiveness and remain calm when under pressure and to cope with unexpected demands Ability to cope with the responsibility of meeting high level performance targets
Desirable
Experience of Cancer tracking or MDTC
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)