Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) Coordinator

Job Overview

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. MSCC coordinator will be responsible for operationally coordinating the care pathway for patients with impending metastatic spinal cord compression and metastatic spinal compressions, both within UHS and our regional hospitals. Working along side our clinical oncology team as well as working alone, to ensure a smooth patient pathway.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The overall purpose of this post is to work independently but under supervision and guidance of the clinical teams. Patients with suspected metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) present as emergencies to hospitals throughout Wessex. The coordination of their diagnostic and treatment pathway is variable and frequently suboptimal. The pathways are complex, multidisciplinary and many aspects vary widely across Wessex. Definitive treatment (Surgery or Radiotherapy) is currently delivered in 4 separate Trust (Southampton [surgery and RT], Poole [RT], HHFT [RT], Portsmouth [RT]). The post holder will enable patients within the Wessex region to progress smoothly through their care pathway ensuring that they have investigations, procedures and treatment booked in a timely manner. The post holder will also act as a point of contact for these patients.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Administrative and organisational experience.

Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing.

Knowledge of Cancer Care.

Excellent communication skills.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
• NVQ Level 3
• Previous line management experience
  
  

Previous or Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

• Administrative and organisational experience
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
• Knowledge of Cancer Care
  
  

Aptitudes & Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
• To have awareness of limitations and boundaries
• Ability to collect data and input electronically
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together