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Cancer Pathway Manager (XN04)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need knowledge of cancer pathways and standards, IT skills, experience in healthcare, ability to handle sensitive situations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • You will coordinate diagnostic pathways, communicate progress, manage data, monitor patient timelines, and liaise with teams to ensure timely cancer care and improve patient experiences.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
  • Knowledge
  • Application of Trust Policies, practices and procedures associated with the role of Cancer Pathway Manager.
  • Knowledge of the care pathways, cancer waiting time standards and the management of patients on these pathways.
  • Understanding of definitions and reporting requirements of the cancer standards (DoH Cancer Wait Times Guidance, Version 8, 2012).
  • Application of data protection and patient confidentiality policies.
  • An understanding of hospital information systems: e.g. PAS, PPM Database, CRIS.
  • Skills
  • IT skills in Word, Access, Excel, and ability to navigate PPM Database.
  • Ability to accurately transcribe and record complex medical information to the database for tracking and monitoring purposes.
  • Ability to cope with distressing and emotional nature of the work when dealing with sensitive situations involving patients and their families.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet the agreed timescales of the national cancer standards.
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate key actions with all levels and disciplines of staff, within and external to LTHT.
  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Experience
  • Significant experience of working within a health care setting.
  • Experience of IT applications in a Windows based environment.
  • Working on own initiative and delivering results to deadlines.
  • Working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • The post-holder will coordinate appropriate services to maximise the delivery of streamlined diagnostic pathways, thereby improving quality of care and experience for patients and their carers.
  • The post holder will work across management teams and organisational boundaries, whilst linking closely with the Cancer Centre and contribute to service plans and developments.
  • Communicate with relevant departments and organisations to ensure that the patients pathway is as timely as possible and all delays are avoided.
  • Communicate with key departments areas of the service to ensure all tests and investigations are completed in a timely manner and any issues are escalated.
  • Communicate information on the patients progress on the care pathway to CSU managers and clinicians as appropriate.
  • Liaise and communicate cancer guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.
  • Develop positive working relationships with all members of the team, liaising in particular with management, consultants, Pathologists and administrative staff.
  • To manage own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Develop and maintain a database to actively manage and record patient level detail.
  • Collect and record data on behalf of the consultants within the team, which can be manipulated to allow the extraction of data for audit and research purposes.
  • Using data gathered identify, develop and implement, through collaborative working with the clinicians improvements to the patient pathway and overall.
  • Collect and record patient information from Trust data recording systems (e.g. pathology, radiology, outpatients, bookings, PPM database etc. to ensure the patients progress can be measured.
  • Work closely with consultants, Biomedical Scientists, clerical and other staff to deliver a coordinated, consistent management of patient cancer pathways.
  • Monitor the patients progress on the pathway and check daily to ensure that escalation points are adhered to.
  • Utilise reports in the PPM Database to monitor patients and identify delays for action.
  • Liaise with other departments and trusts to ensure that investigations, opinions and treatments are sought in a timely fashion.
  • Ensuring all new cancer patients are tracked and highlighted for discussion at MDT meetings, when results etc. are available.
  • Monitor patient pathways against the agreed timescales in accordance with the specified pathway.
  • Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the staff responsible for delivery of the cancer pathway.
  • Escalate those patients whose progress is likely to fall outside the agreed timescales.
  • The post holder will be required to establish, maintain and respect working relationships and communication networks associated with the post. Communication will include those organisations, individuals and institutions the post holder comes into contact with. Typically these will include internal networks associated with the specialty area as well as other external contacts as appropriate. The post holder will be expected to represent them and the service in a professional, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Cancer Pathway Manager?

The primary responsibilities include coordinating services to streamline diagnostic pathways, improving quality of care for patients and their carers, collaborating with management teams, and linking closely with the Cancer Centre.

What qualifications are needed for the Cancer Pathway Manager position?

Significant experience in a healthcare setting, familiarity with cancer pathways and waiting time standards, IT skills in a Windows-based environment, and the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams are required.

What types of skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, organizational skills, IT proficiency in software such as Word and Excel, and the capability to manage sensitive situations involving patients and families.

Is experience with NHS cancer guidelines important for this position?

Yes, knowledge of the NHS Cancer Plan, national cancer guidance, and local standards and targets applicable to the area of service is crucial for this role.

What kind of software knowledge is expected for this position?

The post-holder should have knowledge of hospital information systems, such as PAS, PPM Database, and CRIS, and proficiency in using applications like Word, Access, and Excel.

How does the Cancer Pathway Manager contribute to patient care?

They ensure timely communication between departments, monitor patient progress, collect data for audits, and collaborate with clinicians to implement improvements in the patient pathway.

Can this role be stressful?

Yes, the role can be stressful due to the need to track patients within tight timescales, manage emotionally charged situations, and liaise with challenging staff members.

Is it necessary to have IT skills for this role?

Yes, strong IT skills are essential for data collection, communication, and database management related to patient pathways.

Will the Cancer Pathway Manager be required to work at other sites?

Yes, there may be a requirement to support service delivery at other sites as necessary, which will be confirmed in discussion with the line manager.

What does the job involve regarding patient communication?

The job involves communicating timely information about patient progress on their care pathways to managers, clinicians, and other relevant departments, ensuring all tests and investigations are completed promptly.

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We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This includes St James's University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. Our staff helped to define the values and behaviours that we should work to, and this has become known as The Leeds Way. This forms the foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.