Job summary
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.
We have vacancies at both Chelsea & West Middlesex Sites to be filled
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 2WW, 28D, 31 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.
Please be aware we have 2 roles , one of the available roles will be cross site
Main duties of the job
- Fully track allocated tumour site ensuring in line with 2WW, 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 CSS Tool Foundry for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on CSS 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.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Fully track Urology tumour site ensuring in line with 2WW, 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 CSS Tool Foundry for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on CSS 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 Trusts cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Healths national Cancer Waiting Times Database.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Fully track Urology tumour site ensuring in line with 2WW, 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 CSS Tool Foundry for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on CSS 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 Trusts cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Healths national Cancer Waiting Times Database.
Person Specification
E
Essential
Desirable
- Cancer Services Knowledge
Person Specification
E
Essential
Desirable
- Cancer Services Knowledge
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).