Cancer MDT Tracker and Team Support Officer London, England
Job description
This post is based at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This position is offered as a permanent post.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cancer referrals office for a motivated, enthusiastic and self driven individual to undertake the role of 2ww Office Team leader and Multidisciplinary team (MDT) Co-Ordinator support officer
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to manage the 2ww team, ensuring the booking of all GP referrals in line with the cancer waiting time guidance and supporting MDT Co-Ordinator's to ensure that all suspected and diagnosed cancer patients that are to be treated by outside providers are transferred in a timely fashion.
There is particular focus on managing patients to ensure they are transferred and the package is received by the treating trust in line with the national target implemented with particular reference to the national minimum dataset for cancer
You will be part of the team in the Cancer data & referrals office and be expected to collect accurate clinical and waiting times data within the deadlines. You are also expected to support with tracking the pathway of the suspected cancer patients and covering the Cancer weekly meeting to feedback on the progress.
- MDM outcomes are appropriately recorded on EPR and on Somerset Cancer Register (cancer patient database used at the Trust) immediately at MDM (live recording) or immediately after MDM.
- The relevant imaging is reported and available on the PACS system and available for the meeting.
- All required medical notes and imaging are available for the meeting.
- Ensure referral packages needing to be sent to a partner Trust are sent within one working day following MDT in accordance with minimum dataset as described in local ITT Policy
- As directed by MDT coordinators chase feedback from the tertiary centre
- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
- To work with the MDT team to establish a computerised route to collect all data, minimising paperwork required for all data collection
- To act as a patient navigator, and follow the patient’s journey from diagnosis to treatment
- To support the smooth transition of diagnosed patients to a tertiary treating Trust and ensuring that all InterTrustTransfer minimum datasets are complete
- To identify potential breaches and escalate to the relevant member of the tea
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
