Job overview

An exciting  opportunity within the Cancer Data Team has arose. The role involves being fundamental in the tracking of patient through the Cancer Pathway  ensuring timely diagnostics  . You will work in a multidisciplinary  team and be an effective team player in a fast paced environment. 

Working within Cancer Services, this role is to monitor the diagnostic pathway of patients to ensure timely diagnosis. As a team player you perform a number of key tasks including monitoring numerous IT platforms, data entry and liaising with other departments ensuring appointments are expedited.

You will be working with a friendly committed team and supported by band 3 and 4 cancer pathway co-ordinators, the Patient Access Team Leader and a Patient Access Supervisor.

Hours per week: 37.5

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Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities for the role is to co-ordinate and attend specific MDT meetings which will include regular communication with lead clinician. 

The role will be to  undertake collection and provision of data in line with local requirements.

To take a proactive role in the local collection of national audit data.

Oversee patient tracking of suspected/diagnosed Cancer Pathway to ensure that patients follow cancer pathways and receive diagnostic tests and treatment in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.