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Job summary

Main area
Cancer services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
289-CSS-1763-A
Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site
Town
London
Salary
£31,944 - £34,937 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2025 23:59

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Cancer Tracker (Cross site)

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Services team that is specifically dedicated to supporting the streamlined pathway of cancer patients though the Trust.

The main purpose of the Cancer Tracker role is to support plan and journeys of patients on a Cancer Pathway.  The post holder will need to support the trust in achieving performance against CWT guidance and ensure that all patient have clear next steps in place in line with CWT individual standards  28D, 31D and 62D.

The post holder will collect data from a variety of sources and update the Trust’s cancer database Somerset. The post holder will need excellent organisational and communication skills and a good attention for detail to be successful in the role.

Main duties of the job

  • Fully track allocated tumour sites ensuring in line with  28D, 31D and 62D performance targets
  • Attend and present at the weekly PTLs giving updates on patients and escalating where required
  • Maintain an up to date PTL that is clear concise and relevant
  • Ensure actions are raised on the FDP (Federation Data Platform) tool for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on FDP are escalated appropriately
  • Ensure that every patient with a cancer diagnosis is discussed at an MDT meeting and high risk where applicable.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in other local Trusts.
  • Work with the MDTs to ensure GPs receive confirmation of new cancer diagnoses within 24 hours of the patient being informed of their diagnosis.
  • Assist with the monitoring of the generic inbox and ensure any patient requiring an upgrade is added to the Cancer Registry in line with internal process
  • Ensure tracking is clear, concise and accurate and update any validations in relation to COSD (Cancer Outcomes and Service Data SET) and other required data monitored audit
  • Enter accurate data into the Trust’s cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Health’s national Cancer Waiting Times Database.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. 

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. 

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. 

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. 

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. 

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Fully track allocated tumour sites ensuring in line with  28D, 31D and 62D performance targets for both trust sites.
  • Attend and present at the weekly PTLs giving updates on patients and escalating where required
  • Maintain an up to date PTL that is clear concise and relevant
  • Ensure actions are raised on the FDP (Federation Data Platform) tool for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on FDP are escalated appropriately
  • Ensure that every patient with a cancer diagnosis is discussed at an MDT meeting and high risk where applicable.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in other local Trusts.
  • Work with the MDTs to ensure GPs receive confirmation of new cancer diagnoses within 24 hours of the patient being informed of their diagnosis.
  • Assist with the monitoring of the generic inbox and ensure any patient requiring an upgrade is added to the Cancer Registry in line with internal process
  • Ensure tracking is clear, concise and accurate and update any validations in relation to COSD and other required data monitored audit
  • Enter accurate data into the Trust’s cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Health’s national Cancer Waiting Times Database.

Person specification

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Essential criteria
  • NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Cancer Services Knowledge

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerCapital Nurse, LondonHealthy Workplace - Commitment 2018Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoTimewise helps businesses to attract and develop the best talent through flexible working.No smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sam Sheehan
Job title
Assistant Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07770855528
Additional information

Mollie Sparling  07386694506

Vicki Young  07552269112

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