Job summary We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Oncology Co-ordinator.We are delighted to have an opportunity to recruit a Oncology Cancer Co-ordinator to join our established team of clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, oncology nurse practitioners, physician associates and an oncology co-ordinator.Working in oncology you will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams to ensure that patients start their systemic anti-cancer treatment within seven days of consent.
You will have a varied role from supporting consultants in clinic, taking bloods, co-ordinating diagnostic investigations and liaising with the treatment units.You will play a central role in coordinate referrals to the Judy Beard and Pevensey Day units to ensure that patients there are no unnecessary delays to treatment.You will work mainly at EDGH, and be expected to cross cover where needed at Uckfield and Conquest Hospitals..We will give you opportunities to fulfil your passion for oncology and grow your career.
You will have the chance to inspire others to deliver the highest standards of patient care and you will be part of a friendly, supportive and amazing oncology team.
Main duties of the job Key duties and responsibilities 1.
Supporting patients on the seven-day pathway from consent to treatment, this will include: a) Performing clinical tasks such as taking blood, performing ECGs and other clinical tasks when necessary.
b) Ensuring all relevant tests are carried out prior to the SACT units booking the patient in for treatment.
c) Monitoring progress from "consent" to treatment on the day unit and taking necessary actions to support the pathway; and d) To liaise with treating units to ensure patients treated within appropriate timescales.
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To support consultants in outpatient clinics to ensure that all relevant blood tests and diagnostic tests are promptly carried out and the results reviewed by the clinical team prior to the SACT units booking the patient in for their first definitive treatment.
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To work with consultants to clearly define what is required for the weekly oncology meetings to be effective and efficient and to put in place a process to review.
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To organise and co-ordinate weekly oncology meetings to virtually review all patients receiving lung, gynaecological, breast, upper GI, urological and lower GI oncology treatments.
This includes patients receiving chemoradiotherapy.
This will involve: About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'.
Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme.
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent BTEC HNC in Health or social care or equivalent recent professional development and experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Training in foundation degree in health and social care equivalent Coaching or teaching qualification Foundation degree in health and social care Willingness to undertake learning and development courses Care certificate Experience Essential Relevant health or social care experience or equivalent Experience of multi-professional working Experience in the use of data management and IT systems Evidence of good communications skills both verbal and non-verbal Understanding of the health and social care environment Communicating with patients and relatives Able to cope with distressed patients or relatives Understanding of person-centred care Desirable Experience in coordinating a patient workload Experience of working with cancer patients Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers Managing/triaging of telephone calls