Rapid Diagnostics Clinic (RDC) - Co-ordination Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

This post is a Fixed term/ Secondment for 10 months to meet the needs of the service.

To manage administrative functions, providing comprehensive business support for the Rapid Diagnosis Clinic (RDC) service including the line management of all RDC admin staff. The post-holder leads the organisation, delivery and development of the administrative side of the Rapid Diagnosis Clinic Service within BCUHB.

The post holder plans and prioritises his/her own workload, including long-term tasks in support of the RDC. Required to work without immediate referral to Senior Management. Expected to use owninitiative and to problem solve effectively.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This important service is for patients referred by their GP with vague but serious symptoms indicative of cancer. The aim is to evaluate patients promptly but effectively and with dignity, to enable a timely, definitive diagnosis to be found. The successful candidate for this role will manage all the non-clinical functions of the RDC service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC231-0424

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in administration or related subject or equivalent experience
  • ILM Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL qualification or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

  • RSA Stage 2 (Typing or work processing) or equivalent qualification
  • Knowledge of cancer services in Wales, Cancer Outcome measures, RDCs and National Optimal Pathways

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a supervisory position (with line management responsibility)
  • Significant experience in an administrative position
  • Significant experience of working without direct supervision
  • Working in an environment under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a hospital, ideally within cancer or a clinical support services
  • Preparation of complex data and reports using software
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in administration or related subject or equivalent experience
  • ILM Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL qualification or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

  • RSA Stage 2 (Typing or work processing) or equivalent qualification
  • Knowledge of cancer services in Wales, Cancer Outcome measures, RDCs and National Optimal Pathways

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a supervisory position (with line management responsibility)
  • Significant experience in an administrative position
  • Significant experience of working without direct supervision
  • Working in an environment under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a hospital, ideally within cancer or a clinical support services
  • Preparation of complex data and reports using software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Speciality Manager

Sian Cooper-Roberts

sian.cooperroberts@wales.nhs.uk

03000858395

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC231-0424

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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