£33k – £44k per annum
The post holder must be able to work on a Monday. Part-time hours would be considered. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Cancer Services team for an urgent suspected cancer Fast Track Team Leader to manage suspected cancer referrals received by the Trust. The referrals need to be coordinated within appropriate timeframes and the role is key to helping us achieve our cancer targets. The successful candidate will line manager a small team and must be efficient, caring, proactive and patient-focused with an appreciation and understanding of the confidential nature of the work. Applicants should be able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, be excellent communicators with good telephone skills and meet deadlines daily, whilst maintaining a positive approach and providing a quality service that supports patient care.,
- Line manage a small team with support from Quality and Cancer Performance Manager
- Contacting patients by telephone to arrange appointments
- Speaking with patients regarding their cancer referral, encouraging early attendance where necessary
- Highlighting capacity issues and chasing for resolution
- Liaising with GP surgeries regarding any issues, errors or anomalies
- Using NHS systems to book patient appointments and deal with referrals. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with the annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and Wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, a counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
