Lung cancer screening coordinator

Job description

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive MDT coordination service to the lung cancer screening programme. To work collaboratively the lung cancer team and secretarial colleagues to ensure clinical correspondence is produced and distributed with acceptable timescales. The post holder will carry out their duties as defined in this job description in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and that confidentiality be maintained at all times.

This post is 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Lung Cancer screening team. They will be the first point of contact for the programme and, therefore, this role is vital to ensuring the business of the programme is efficient and effective. As well as building and maintaining excellent internal relationships the post holder will be responsible for liaising with a range of outside agenciesincluding members of the targeted Lung Health Check Delivery Group, Integrated Care Board and West Midlands Cancer Alliance.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 4 x GCSE's including Maths and English at Level 4 or above or equivalent previous qualification
• NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Desirable

• AMSPAR Diploma
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes including; Outlook, Word & Excel

Experience

Essential

• Achieved qualifications/ years of experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as an MDT coordinator

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Exhibits good organisational skills

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 4 x GCSE's including Maths and English at Level 4 or above or equivalent previous qualification
• NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Desirable

• AMSPAR Diploma
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes including; Outlook, Word & Excel

Experience

Essential

• Achieved qualifications/ years of experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as an MDT coordinator

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Exhibits good organisational skills

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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