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Cancer MDT tracker and team support officer | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,944 - £34,937 pro rata p.a. incl. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2025 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6992686/293-CSEP-0537 |
Summary
The post holder will support the implementation of the NHS cancer plan and NHS cancer reform strategy through providing dedicated administrative support to multidisciplinary teams working together to provide high quality care for patients with cancer.
The post also encompasses a patient tracking role to ensure that all suspected and diagnosed cancer patients are investigated and treated in a timely fashion. There is particular focus on managing each stage in the patient’s journey with particular reference to the national minimum dataset for cancer.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the collation and monitoring for all cancer patients’ pathways for submission to the National Cancer Waiting Times database for specific cancer patients diagnosed at HUH and ensuring all appropriate actions are taken to meet the National Cancer Waiting Times targets.
The post holder will support the MDT coordinators in the preparation of weekly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDMS) as required. This post will have a primary focus on supporting the Head and Neck Pathway and Cancer MDT Coordinator to improve performance in our Faster Diagnosis standard.
Responsibilities may include supporting that:
- 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.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Mar 2025
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