Band 3 Cancer Pathway Support CoordinatorNHS
Job summary
A position is available within the cancer services department for a patient pathway support coordinator. The role will be specific in supporting the data collection and data entry for cancer patients through their pathway, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in ensuring data is processed in a timely and effective way.
Attention to detail and a keen eye for data quality is essential for this role.
For queries regarding the role please contact Kate Britton, Cancer Services Manager. [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Ensure the accurate and timely collection of data for designated tumour site areas including meeting the information requirements of the Cancer Waiting Times, COSD, SACT & national audits.
Respond to queries in relation to data quality & validation, working closely with the Cancer Pathway Coordinator to ensure that any updates are undertaken in a timely fashion.
Through directed and protocolised guidance, support the timely and accurate tracking of patients on cancer pathways.
Liaise on a day to day basis with relevant nursing staff, administrative staff, doctors, consultants and medical secretaries, and members of the MDT team.
Support and assist the requesting of histology, imaging and referral information for discussion at the MDT meeting from both internal & external sources.
Work collaboratively with Cancer Pathway Coordinators to ensure best practice is followed and services are improved & maintained.
Provide annual leave and sickness cover for other colleagues ensuring service continuity across cancer services.
Ensure that there is a co-ordinated approach to service delivery on all Trust sites to promote good working relations.
Cross hospital site working may be required to ensure service needs are met.
Support the collection/completion of required minimum datasets in relation to patients being referred to and from other teams/r organisations. Work with individual teams, ensure that there is a system to ensure communication is maintained and all material is returned.
Job description
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About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.