Cancer Specimen Pathway Co-ordinator Histology

6 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Patient Navigating To navigate samples through the diagnostic pathway, from point of referral to Histology. Using hospital IT systems. To proactively manage samples in accordance with the National Targets. To escalate diagnostic samples for target patients, (if falling outside the appropriate timescale).

To proactively identify and resolve delays at all stages in the patient pathway. Where this is not possible, to follow the escalation procedure to line Management. To ensure that samples which require transfer to a tertiary centre are transferred in accordance with agreed timescales. To highlight any bottlenecks within the process, communicating regularly with line management, and where possible suggesting and implementing solutions.

To liaise, if necessary with other Trusts in order to achieve continuous monitoring of the sample pathway. Be the single point of contact for Imaging and wider trust to ensure 2ww target is implemented for all imaging referrals. Data Collection and analysis To respond to new reporting requirements as required Analyse patient journeys for all patients who have a sample taken for Histology. Analysing target breaches and report to Histology Operational Manager.

As an ongoing process consider opportunities for improvements in the co-ordination of the pathway and in the efficient transfer of samples and information between sites and Trusts. ADDITIONAL DUTIES To provide cover for absent colleagues to ensure a smooth running service. To undertake related training as required. To develop a good working knowledge of anatomy, terminology, specimen types, medical coding and pathology relating to cancer.

(To attend relevant courses as required) To assist in Cancer Services related projects within the Trust and to raise awareness of the Cancer waiting Times targets. To undertake additional information requests and associated duties as and when required.



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