Skin Cancer Care Co-ordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a Skin Cancer care coordinator to work along side our Skin Cancer Clinical nurse specialists within Dermatology. The purpose of this role is to support the Skin Cancer Team to implement the early diagnostic and treatment pathway for patients with skin cancer to achieve the 62-day cancer pathway. This role has been specially designed to support the optimal skin cancer timed pathway. The post holder will be involved from onset of the patients care pathway and will require to evolve to support the pathway as it continues to refine over time In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) provide coordination of high-quality patient care through on going telephonic and proactive identification of needs utilising basic clinical knowledge, approved tools and procedures, Collaborate with the CNS, Matron, pathway navigator and MDT team to ensure timely and effective treatment and care pathways in compliance with local, regional, and national guidelines. Identify areas for improvement, take appropriate action, and oversee pathway management related to 62-day treatment targets by monitoring hospital admissions and outpatient appointments. To help with preparation of multidisciplinary team meetings by reviewing the patient's electronic health record to identify any previous or upcoming appointments within the dermatology-plastics clinic or with plastic surgeons, as per the MDT preparation trust policies. To proactively action outcomes/plans from skin MDT meetings by booking appointments, delaying and cancelling appointments, working closely with pathway navigator. Ensuring patients are aware to attend appointments to avoid DNAs and inform CPBS to book appointment if appropriate. Upload any referrals or other correspondence from other hospitals/ primary care on electronic patient record To collect data, produce findings, and develop presentations while documenting and disseminating outcomes from audit. Support the MDT in national and regional commitments, research activities, and preparing documents for publication and reports.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.