Apply for Cancer Care Coordinator role with Sponsorship Available

Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,530 – £29,114 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available

Job Summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and hardworking Cancer Care Coordinator to join its busy Dermatology Department.

The primary role of the Cancer Pathway Coordinator is to serve as a central point of contact for patients on a suspected cancer pathway. The post-holder will ensure patient-centered care, facilitate a seamless pathway, and work to provide a personalized and supportive experience for individuals undergoing diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within Dermatology and the wider Cancer Team to facilitate efficient cancer pathway implementation.
• Ensure compliance with the 28-Day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
• Support patients from the beginning of the pathway until definitive diagnosis (whether cancerous or not).
• Maintain effective communication with clinical and administrative staff to ensure timely diagnostic tests and skin surgeries.
• Identify and resolve barriers to care, minimizing delays in the patient journey.
• Work flexibly and responsively to overcome bottlenecks in the Dermatology department.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant, Therapy Assistant, or equivalent.
• Completion of mandatory statutory training.
• Experience working within a Dermatology setting.
• Completion of a Breaking Bad News course.
• Experience conducting holistic needs assessments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team within a health or social care setting.
• Prior experience in Cancer Services.
• Evidence of service improvement involvement (e.g., being a champion or link person in a specific area).
• Certification in Breaking Bad News.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to overcome barriers to communication.
• Ability to follow protocols and problem-solve independently.
• Work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, friendly, and non-judgmental approach when handling sensitive issues.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Reliable, honest, and professional.
• Commitment to guided and self-directed study over 18 months.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced IT skills, including spreadsheets, PowerPoint, or an ECDL qualification (or willingness to undertake further training).
• Experience with ICE, Zillion, Medisec, and InfoFlex systems.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as it falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome. Candidates must provide a criminal record certificate from any country where they have lived for 12+ months in the last 10 years.

For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Closing Date: 27 March 2025