Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About the Company
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the City and surrounding communities.
The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people’s and children’s services across a range of acute and community specialties.
We run acute services from a single site: Homerton University Hospital, which has 400 beds spread across 11 adult inpatient wards, an intensive care unit, and maternity, paediatric and neonatal wards. There are three-day surgery theatres and six main operating theatres and the types of surgery performed include general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxillofacial, urology and ear nose and throat (ENT).
Community services operate from over 60 partner sites in Hackney and the City of London,
and include sexual health, Locomotor rehabilitation services, school nursing and diabetes
eye screening. The Trust also provides continuing health care at the Mary Seacole Nursing
Home in Hoxton, east London.
A range of specialist care is offered in obstetrics and neonatology, foetal medicine, fertility,
HIV and sexual health, asthma and allergies, bariatric surgery and neurorehabilitation across
east London and beyond.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Cancer MDT tracker and team support officer
- Job Description
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Job Summary
The post holder will support the implementation of the NHS cancer plan and NHS cancer reform strategy through providing dedicated administrative support to multidisciplinary teams working together to provide high quality care for patients with cancer.
The post also encompasses a patient tracking role to ensure that all suspected and diagnosed cancer patients are investigated and treated in a timely fashion. There is particular focus on managing each stage in the patient's journey with particular reference to the national minimum dataset for cancer.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing the collation and monitoring for all cancer patients' pathways for submission to the National Cancer Waiting Times database for specific cancer patients diagnosed at HUH and ensuring all appropriate actions are taken to meet the National Cancer Waiting Times targets.
The post holder will support the MDT coordinators in the preparation of weekly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDMS) as required. This post will have a primary focus on supporting the Head and Neck Pathway and Cancer MDT Coordinator to improve performance in our Faster Diagnosis standard.
Responsibilities may include supporting that:- MDM outcomes are appropriately recorded on EPR and on Somerset Cancer Register (cancer patient database used at the Trust) immediately at MDM (live recording) or immediately after MDM.- the relevant imaging is reported and available on the PACS system and available for the meeting.- all required medical notes and imaging are available for the meeting.
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Date posted
10 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,944 to £34,937 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0537
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare Hospital
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Education / Qualifications Essential
Literate and numerate with a good level of education to A'Level standard (or equivalent)
Desirable
Cancer Certificate (National Cancer Intelligence Network NCIN)
AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Skills/ Abilities Essential
Highly motivated
Computer literate. Ability to E mail and Internet browsers and standard Microsoft packages in particular Word and, Excel.
Able to problem solve, prioritise and follow work through to completion.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff groups at all levels of the organisation, patients and the public.
Able to work with a team and manage competing work priorities
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines & to escalate problems quickly and appropriately
Experience Essential
Experience of using a patient/client administration system
Experience of dealing with patients in a healthcare setting or with the public in a 'front office' setting in the public sector
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a cancer MDT office or hospital department
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues, Knowledge of data protection act
Knowledge of administrative procedures.
Working knowledge of Somerset or Infoflex cancer database
Desirable
Knowledge national NHS policy -cancer waiting times version 9
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential
Literate and numerate with a good level of education to A'Level standard (or equivalent)
Desirable
Cancer Certificate (National Cancer Intelligence Network NCIN)
AMSPAR /Medical terminology
Skills/ Abilities Essential
Highly motivated
Computer literate. Ability to E mail and Internet browsers and standard Microsoft packages in particular Word and, Excel.
Able to problem solve, prioritise and follow work through to completion.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff groups at all levels of the organisation, patients and the public.
Able to work with a team and manage competing work priorities
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines & to escalate problems quickly and appropriately
Experience Essential
Experience of using a patient/client administration system
Experience of dealing with patients in a healthcare setting or with the public in a 'front office' setting in the public sector
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a cancer MDT office or hospital department
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues, Knowledge of data protection act
Knowledge of administrative procedures.
Working knowledge of Somerset or Infoflex cancer database
Desirable
Knowledge natio...
London, United Kingdom
On site
11-03-2025
- Company Name
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Cancer Reporting Specialist
- Job Description
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Informatics team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We have an excellent reputation for supporting and helping to improve patient care across the organisation. We are committed to deliver outstanding care by supporting the business needs of the organisation. This is for an individual who enjoys exploring data, building complex models, and Cancer reporting suite that will have a high impact on service design, development and delivery, to the benefit of our patients and service-users.
Key in this role with be supporting the realisation of the NEL Cancer strategy from a data perspective including Business Intelligence, KPI monitoring and supporting the development of service to board reporting.Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sitsin themiddle ofone of the most diverse locations in the world. To this end we are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of our employment practice and service delivery. All employees are expected to understand and respect this commitment and work with us to promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.
To provide patient-centred care, we work with our NEL partners to achieve sustainable, measurable improvements so that our services are safer, more effective and timely.
Main duties of the job
Quality-assures the reported information, ensuring that there is consistency between the internal and external views
Develops - in conjunction with colleagues in Cancer Services and information services.
Identifies any data quality problems associated with pathway reporting and works with the Cancer Services management team to ensure their resolution
Represents the Trust on any network-wide or national cancer information groups
Keeps abreast of DH guidance on the recording and reporting of Cancer waiting times, cancer outcomes and services datasets, and national cancer audits and ensures that the Trust is aware of the implications of such guidance
PHE with relevant datasets to support cancer reporting, e.g. Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset in line with national requirements Supports the information requirements of review processes and other forms of internal and external audit.
Provides MDM leads and clinical teams with tumour-group specific information
Provides advice on information issues to the Cancer Strategy and Surgical Vision teams, acting as a key liaison point
Liaises with the Somerset Cancer Information System (CIS) project team on all issues relating to information provision;
Regularly bench-mark the Trust's position for key business intelligence metrics against an agreed peer group and present the results to the senior operational management team
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£70,387 to £80,465 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0534
Job locations
Homerton site
Clifden Road
Homerton
E9 6SR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Masters degree or equivalent experience
Advanced SQL and Excel skills
Proven ability to convey complex statistical and information concepts to non-technical audiences
Excellent communication and presentation skills - both written and verbal
Extensive experience of receiving and/or extracting complex and sensitive data sets from complex systems
Extensive experience of BI tools like Qlik, Tableau or Power BI
Extensive experience of supporting operational teams through high quality information datasets
Expert knowledge of Cancer Access Targets
Detailed technical knowledge of clinical information systems like EPR, Somerset etc
Desirable
Skilled in the use and interpretation of statistical analytical tools
Experience in Cancer Reporting
Expert knowledge of the Model Hospital portal
Person Specification Essential Essential
Masters degree or equivalent experience
Advanced SQL and Excel skills
Proven ability to convey complex statistical and information concepts to non-technical audiences
Excellent communication and presentation skills - both written and verbal
Extensive experience of receiving and/or extracting complex and sensitive data sets from complex systems
Extensive experience of BI tools like Qlik, Tableau or Power BI
Extensive experience of supporting operational teams through high quality information datasets
Expert knowledge of Cancer Access Targets
Detailed technical knowledge of clinical information systems like EPR, Somerset etc
Desirable
Skilled in the use and interpretation of statistical analytical tools
Experience in Cancer Reporting
Expert knowledge of the Model Hospital portal
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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London, United Kingdom
On site
17-03-2025