Polyp surveillance Administrator

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for this new role to support the delivery of a robust surveillance pathway colo-rectal polyps for local East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust patients.

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. More than 40,000 patients are diagnosed and more than 16,000 people die from the disease each year. Patients who have pre-malignant polyps detected at colonoscopy are more likely to develop colo-rectal cancer. Endoscopic follow up of patients with polyps is referred to as post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy. Surveillance aims to detect and resect pre-malignant polyps and to detect lesions not identified on the initial examination, thereby preventing cancer and reducing colo-rectal cancer mortality.

You should be able to demonstrate all the criteria outlined in the person specification but also demonstrate a desire to develop this role and deliver excellence and quality in all operational and strategic objectives for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

This new post will introduce systems and processes to ensure that Polyp surveillance is in place in accordance with patient needs such that the development of cancer from existing polyps is identified in a timely manner and fast-tracks patients to a timely diagnosis and treatment.

Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Clinical Endoscopist and Consultants, the post holder will coordinate the care and monitor surveillance pathways for patients with a history of colorectal polyps at East Sussex Heatlhcare NHS Trust. Key duties will include population and maintenance of the polyp surveillance database and preparation of data for clinical review. The post holder will also undertake patient pathway co-ordinator duties and have a specific focus to provide direct support for patients to maintain engagement in surveillance pathways ensuring they receive surveillance appointments on schedule.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education to GCSE level including a good standard of English and maths Relevant NVQ Level 3 / A Level qualification or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development to NVQ4 / Diploma equivalent level including audit / statistics / project methodology.

Desirable

Clinical Audit qualification European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent IT literacy levels

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as working as an administrator in the NHS or similar organisation Previous experience of working with databases or improvement projects Experience of arranging meetings, recording notes and actions, keeping action plans updated, producing reports

Desirable

Previous experience of working in the NHS Previous experience in a clinical governance environment for at least 12 months Experience of persuading and influencing staff and negotiating change

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