Job Description

An opportunity has arisen in the Breast unit in Sutton leading a project to optimise our 62 day pathway. The Royal Marsden is a tertiary referral centre taking referrals via multiple routes. With a variation in the pathways from initiation of endocrine therapy, surgery and referrals to medical oncology to start chemotherapy we wish to explore and optimise the pathways.



The clinical project leader will be an integral part of the patient pathway working in clinics liaising with patients, staff and various hospital departments. They will be a point of contact and meet the patient at multiple time points from diagnosis until the date of their first treatment. Data collection will include patient demographics to allow analysis of underserved groups as a sub cohort. For this sub cohort there will be a focus on qualitative data to steer recommendations with a view to reduce health inequalities in the Breast Diagnostic pathway. We will use mixed method data collection for current patients to broaden insights into the pathway capturing quantitative and qualitative data.



Provide professional, clinical leadership and expertise in the case of the patients on the 62-day cancer pathway and to be a resource and contact to patients, on a 62-day pathway.



Lead the optimisation project of the 62-day cancer pathway.



Advise Lead CNS and Lead Nurse on matters pertaining to the provision of optimising the breast 62-day pathway.



Lead and formulate relevant policies for the Trust and submit them through the committee.



Liaise effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service across the Trust as per the aims of the project.



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:



Use best evidence, advanced specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to provide expert clinical care for breast cancer patients on the 62 day pathway.



Integrate into the existing clinical structure and to support other professionals how to optimise the breast unit 62 day pathway. Provide a holistic and advanced assessment of breast patients with cancer to maximise their health and independence, ensure their safety and maintain/improve their quality of life



Have a thorough understanding of the various breast oncology pathways and use it to evaluate the aims of the project.



Establish and maintain close links with community services, primary care and social care to ensure continuity of care and maximise the level of support for breast patients with cancer.