Cancer Genetics Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Thames Regional Genomics Centre for a  Cancer Genetics Patient Pathway Coordinator to join our friendly administrative team.

The Patient Pathway Coordinator (PPC) will work as part of the Clinical Genetics Administration Team, providing professional administrative support to the Genetics Clinical and Genetic Counsellor Teams, being the point of contact for internal and external partners including GP  surgeries, Consultants, Primary Care Teams, based locally and those within our region

Main duties of the job

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to assist with various administrative tasks in the department. You will work closely with various referrers, developing and providing collaborative multidisciplinary services to best support our patients.

This post requires an individual with a strong administrative background in healthcare and service development. Experience working across primary and secondary care services or clinical genetics would be welcome.

You will need to have experience in the proactive management of  patient pathways from referral to discharge, ensuring that the entire process runs smoothly.

This is an interesting and varied role and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and sometimes challenging environment who can prioritise their workload, form good working relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as being a point of contact for patients.

You will need good organisational and time management skills and possess the ability to use your own initiative.  You should calm, confident, able to communicate effectively and be able to prioritise your workload.

Candidates must have a good level of education, comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and  be enthusiastic, efficient, and motivated.

We value our diverse workforce and consider all applicants on the grounds of their ability to do the job.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.