Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Pathway Tracker

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Cancer Pathway Trackers play a vital role in supporting the timely and effective management of cancer referrals. They are responsible for accurately documenting and monitoring patients' cancer pathways using the Somerset Cancer Register, ensuring that all relevant information is correctly interpreted and recorded in line with national cancer targets and Trust protocols.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Cancer Pathway Trackers are integral to maintaining high standards of cancer care and ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.

Main duties of the job

Monitor and track patients on suspected cancer pathways using the Somerset Cancer Register and EPIC, ensuring accurate and timely data entry in line with national cancer waiting time standards.
Review and interpret clinical correspondence (e.g. clinic letters) to identify and record the next steps in a patient's diagnostic or treatment pathway.
Accurately transfer referral information from EPIC, e-RS, or referral letters into Somerset, maintaining high data quality and adherence to Trust protocols.
Proactively identify, escalate, and document potential delays or breaches in the cancer pathway, following departmental escalation processes and liaising with the Cancer Services Team Leader and Cancer Performance Manager.
Chase and upload clinical information such as imaging and reports from other hospitals into EPIC to support timely decision-making.
Work both independently and collaboratively within the Cancer Services Team, prioritising workload effectively to meet strict deadlines and contribute to high-quality patient care.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ES41

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Good general education with at least English and Maths as GCSE level, or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ In Business and Admin

Skills/Abillities

Essential

Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work effectively in a busy demanding environment
Ability to take responsibility for sourcing and recording accurate information
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

Desirable

Knowledge of EPIC, other hospital systems and work competently with multiple applications over two computer screens
Experience of database upkeep and/or management
Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office within the workplace - including excel and word
Experience of working in an office or similar environment
Experience of working to exacting deadlines

Desirable

Healthcare sector experience
Experience of sourcing, collecting, and inputting data

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Good general education with at least English and Maths as GCSE level, or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ In Business and Admin

Skills/Abillities

Essential

Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work effectively in a busy demanding environment
Ability to take responsibility for sourcing and recording accurate information
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

Desirable

Knowledge of EPIC, other hospital systems and work competently with multiple applications over two computer screens
Experience of database upkeep and/or management
Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office within the workplace - including excel and word
Experience of working in an office or similar environment
Experience of working to exacting deadlines

Desirable

Healthcare sector experience
Experience of sourcing, collecting, and inputting data

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)