Job summary Closing Date: (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our Gynaecology team to take on the role of Cancer Care Co-ordinator.
You will work as a member of the Gynaecology Cancer nursing team providing patient coordination and care.
You will work with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to provide coordination of high quality patient care through on-going telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.
Support the Gynaecology Cancer CNS team in delivering a high standard support to patients with cancer.
This will involve being in daily contact with patients suffering from a range of cancers.
The post holder will be expected to support and signpost patients over the telephone, and progress their care pathway in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.
The post holder will also be expected to be involved with audit and Peer Review processes.
Main duties of the job We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within this role.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of the Gynaecology Team striving to make a difference for our patients then we want to hear from you.
About us At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England.
We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level.
We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC or NVQ Level 4 Computer literate essential Good standard of education equivalent of Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or above Desirable ECDL or equivalent desirable Experience Essential Administration support for clinical team Experience of working with multi-professional teams Experience in cancer services Experience of patient information systems (EPR, SystemOne, PPM) Desirable Experience in working in cancer care and / or with cancer patients Experience of Cancer Waiting Times Targets Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Ability to manage sensitive, and distressing situations Ability to work to deadlines Ability to prioritise and organise Willingness to learn Ability to collect complex information Be able to interpret and follow written instructions ie instructions from Medical staff Ability to manage low risk, routine caseload of patients and plan own workload Ability to communicate and negotiate key actions with all levels and disciplines of staff, within and external to BTHFT Ability to accurately transcribe and record complex medical information to the database for tracking and monitoring purposes Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Ability to understand the cancer waiting list targets