Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking candidate to join our Cancer Services team here at North Bristol Trust in the role of Cancer MDT and Performance Manager.
The successful post holder will work closely alongside the cancer services manager, cancer MDT coordinator's and the clinical and non-clinical teams delivering cancer services within North Bristol Trust.
You will have experience in the delivery of cancer pathways, delivering performance and MDT administration with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills. You will need proven keyboard skills and an aptitude for using a variety of IT systems.
It is important that this post holder has excellent communication skills and enjoys working in a busy dynamic and agile environment. In return we offer excellent terms and conditions, broad training opportunities and a challenging but interesting role that is rewarding.
Previous experience of working in cancer services, facilitating MDT's, training staff and improving performance is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the efficient running of the 10 clinical cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) at North Bristol NHS Trust
- Manage the Trust's compliance of achieving the Cancer Waiting Times targets
- Line management of Cancer Services Support Managers, and general oversight of the Cancer Services team
- Budget and finance management for the department
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the efficient running of the 10 clinical cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) at North Bristol NHS Trust, including compliance around national Peer Review measures
- Manage the Trusts compliance of achieving the Cancer Waiting Times targets
- Implement and manage tracking processes to ensure achievement of the Cancer Waiting Times Standards and for effective patient pathway management
- Ensure all data related to cancer pathways and Cancer Waiting Times is audited and submitted to meet national performance standards
- Communicate guidance changes with senior management and clinical staff and support pathway redesign with specialties where necessary
- Forecast and identify potential pathway issues directly impacting patients and Trust performance
- Liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to service the MDT meetings and patient pathway management
- Manage and lead the Cancer Services team to ensure accurate and timely data collection of patient pathways which is compliant with national standards
- Line management of Cancer Services Support Managers, and general oversight of the Cancer Services team
- Maintain the functionality of the Somerset Cancer Register to manage the storage and retrieval of multiple national datasets
- Work collaboratively with Cancer BI Data Analyst in the preparation of cancer data for internal and external requirements on a regular basis (including monthly/quarterly upload to NHS Digital)
- Lead on the internal and national Peer Review and Quality Surveillance process and ensure compliance with local and national submission timeframes
- To ensure the delivery of Cancer Services within the Trust are consistent with both national and local strategy, to include NICE and Department of Heath Guidance.
- Deputise for the Cancer Services Manager when necessary
- Line management of Cancer Services Support Managers, and general oversight of the Cancer Services team
- Budget and finance management for the department
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years working in healthcare related service
- Interpersonal and communication skills, able to encourage, negotiate and influence. Above all, an ability to listen and understand different points of view.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Be able to work independently to monitor performance and manage patient pathways to achieve the National Targets
- Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times
Desirable
- Experience working in cancer services
- Ability to motivate and lead
- Self motivation and able to prioritise
- Ability to chair and facilitate meetings
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB