Cancer Patient Pathway Coordinator Team Leader

Cancer Patient Pathway Coordinator Team Leader

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

This is an Operational Lead role to support the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.

The candidate will assist the Cancer Information Managers in:

1. Acting as the Operational contact point for the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.
2. Being responsible for the accurate collection of cancer waiting times information through effective supervision of Patient Pathway Coordinators in conjunction with the Cancer Information Managers.
3. Monitoring information and working with the Cancer Information Managers for dissemination to meet cancer waiting times targets.
4. Supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinators / MDT Coordinators in the collection and upload of National Clinical Audits.
5. Supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinators / MDT Coordinators in the collection and upload of National Cancer Peer Review.
6. Undertaking direct line management responsibilities on a day-to-day basis for the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.

Main duties of the job

Actively support the Trust's Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers in maintaining a clear overview of all patients currently active in their pathway. Produce, analyse, and present information at the weekly Cancer PTL meetings.

Analyse, interpret, and present data to the Cancer Information Managers and the weekly Cancer PTL to highlight any issues with clinical capacity or medical staffing and support the Directorates in decision-making processes.

Work alongside the Cancer Information Managers in recruitment, induction, and training of newly appointed Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.

Ensure that good practice is identified and shared within the team, using motivational and negotiating skills to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Possess extensive knowledge of the NHS cancer plan, NHS cancer peer review measures, and be an expert in cancer waiting times.

Finding breach reasons will require the candidate to analyse and research complex systems.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

This is an Operational Lead role to support the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.

The candidate will assist the Cancer Information Managers in:

1. Acting as the Operational contact point for the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.
2. Being responsible for the accurate collection of cancer waiting times information through effective supervision of Patient Pathway Coordinators in conjunction with the Cancer Information Managers.
3. Monitoring information and working with the Cancer Information Managers for dissemination to meet cancer waiting times targets.
4. Supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinators / MDT Coordinators in the collection and upload of National Clinical Audits.
5. Supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinators / MDT Coordinators in the collection and upload of National Cancer Peer Review.
6. Undertaking direct line management responsibilities on a day-to-day basis for the Patient Pathway Coordinators (PPC), MDT Coordinators, Assistant PPC, Admin Support, and Data officers.

Person Specification

Experience

• Degree or equivalent and relevant experience.

Skills

• Intimate knowledge and understanding of Cancer Waiting Times and national guidance.
• Experience working with the NHS or another large organisation.
• Ability to work without close supervision and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

People Management and Development

• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence individuals within the organisation.
• Ability to manage difficult situations, including challenging behaviour.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.
• Evidence of having undertaken personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.