To support the patients on the early diagnostic pathway through administration triage, chasing test results and liaising with GPs, within the Trust Cancer Site Specific Pathways, for patients with suspected cancer. The post-holder will be a link between the nursing, diagnostic services, operational teams and most importantly, patients. By providing effective and efficient patient focused co-ordination of a Cancer Pathway, it will enable patients to be given diagnosis or exclusion of cancer at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

To support the design and implementation of the early diagnostic pathway within the Trust Cancer Site Specific Pathways, for patients with suspected cancer. The post-holder will be a link between the nursing, diagnostic services, operational teams and most importantly, patients. By providing effective and efficient patient focused co-ordination of a Cancer Pathway, it will enable patients to be given diagnosis or exclusion of cancer at the earliest opportunity.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working without supervision and as part of a team, pro-actively and effectively managing your own workload to meet constricting targets/deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of Cancer Services within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a variety of data entry systems

Desirable

• Data Protection

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

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