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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours/Week)
Job ref
357-LN-434-24
Employer
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Lincoln County or Pilgrim Hospital
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

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Assistant Cancer Pathway Coordinator - Band 3

NHS AfC: Band 3

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people.  We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

  • Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
  • Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
  • Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
  • Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
  • Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

So, what is in it for you?

  • Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

  • Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
  • Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
  • Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
  • Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
  • Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
  • NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
  • Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more.

  • Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
  • Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
  • Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
  •  Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
  •  Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK’s most welcoming counties. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Job overview

 2 x 37.5 hours per week  at Lincoln or Boston.

We are looking to recruit 2x Assistant Cancer Pathway Coordinators to join our team. As a key member of the Cancer Services Department, the post holder will engage with and work alongside the Cancer Pathway Coordinator, Clinical Divisions, senior medical Staff, nursing staff, other health care professionals and partner organisations within the Network across the patient journey.

The post holder will assist the Cancer Pathway Co-ordinators in their pivotal role of supporting the cancer teams through tracking patients along their pathway, co-ordinating hospital appointments, investigations and their treatment as well as co-ordinating the cancer multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have at least GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C or above. Experience of using Microsoft Office is essential. The successful candidate will be able to work both on their own initiative and effectively within a large team. They need to be able to adapt to the changing needs of the service whilst working to meet tight deadlines. It is essential to be able to demonstrate  excellent communication and organisational skills, together with accuracy and attention to detail. An awareness of National Cancer Waiting Times Targets and knowledge of hospital / clinical information systems is also desirable.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

 

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • A level or NVQ III in Business Administration or equivalent experience acquired through patient administration
  • Information and computing qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail / Accuracy
  • Ability to work on own initiative/ability to work effectively within a large team of people
  • Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
  • Ability to work without close supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Awareness of National Cancer Waiting Times Targets
  • Knowledge of hospital and clinical information systems including PAS
  • Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team meetings
  • Knowledge of a Cancer Pathway Tracking database
  • Knowledge of medical records procedures and casenote retrieval
  • Interest in cancer speciality

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office – to include Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of using Primary Treatment Lists (PTLs)

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • A flexible approach to working
Desirable criteria
  • Prepared to undertake training relative to the post.
  • Ability to travel between Trust sites

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Megan Clough
Job title
Cancer Centre Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01522 597853
Additional information

Ext: 597853

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