Cancer Care Co-ordinator - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Bradford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our Lung Cancer Nursing Team to take on the role of Cancer Care Co-ordinator for lung cancer.

You will work as a member of the team providing patient coordination and care, for Lung Cancer patients.

You will work with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to provide coordination of high quality patient care through on-going telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.

support the Lung Cancer CNS team (5 nurses) in delivering a high standard support to patients with cancer. This will involve being in daily contact with patients suffering from a range of cancers based in the lung.

The post holder will be expected to support and signpost patients over the telephone and progress their care pathway in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.

The post holder will also be expected to be involved with audit and Peer Review processes.

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within this role.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of the Lung Cancer Team striving to make a difference for our patients then we want to hear from you.

To work as a member of the Lung Cancer nursing team providing patient coordination and care, for patients who have lung cance

In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) provide coordination of high quality patient care through ongoing telephonic/ face to face assessment and proactive identification of needs utilizing basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures.

Collaborate and communicate with the CNS and wider Health Care Team to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.

Single point of contact for patient, carers and the health care team. Triaging enquires to the appropriate department within the hospital or community setting. Actively participate in the provision of routine information and advice, for patients and carers over the telephone, liaising with the CNS as appropriate

Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England.

We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level.

We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.