RAC Co-ordinator, Gynaecology in Watford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and exceptional Obs and Gynae 2ww RAC Co-ordinator, within the Women’s and Children’s Division. We are looking for a proactive, motivated, and highly organised candidate who can demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job:

• The successful candidate will be required to work with service leads to support in the identification of problems and work with them to ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day delivery of service to patients.

Working for our organisation:

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Key relationships with all consultants/registrars and management team, and cancer MDT coordinators.
• Adhering to the targets for cancer patient tracking.
• Ensuring all diagnostics are tracked and reported in a timely fashion.

This position will be based in Watford General Hospital, and is a part time (22.5 hours per week) post on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Person specification:

• Good level of education (e.g., GCSE, A-Level or higher)
• Understanding of RTT pathways/targets
• Understanding of 2ww pathway for Gynaecology.
• Knowledge of Cancer targets

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.