Key responsibilities include managing patient inquiries, facilitating the flow of information to the nursing staff, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the team. The position emphasises personal and professional development, and the successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care for oncology patients within the trust's hospitals.
We are pleased to invite applications for a part time (30 hours) Macmillan Acute Oncology Co-ordinator to work at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination and organisation for the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) under the direction of the Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurses (MAON) across a 7-day service (including bank holidays).
You will be part of a small dynamic team providing a 7 day service to patients admitted to Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital with acute oncology presentations.
Personal & Professional Development is one of the foundation stones of the service and actively encouraged.
You will provide full administrative, clerical and secretarial support for the team and co-ordinate regular team meetings and the quarterly Acute Oncology Operational Group Meeting, this will include concise minute taking.
You will be the first point of contact for patients and relatives accessing the Acute Oncology Service via telephone. This will include effective sign posting to other services and reacting appropriately to patients in emergency situations and notifying the Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurses (MAONS) of patients attending ED.
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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsGvew
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