Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Tracker

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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.

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, 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 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 CWT/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.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CSS-1487-A

Job locations

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth, Middx

TW7 6AF


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 CWT/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 CWT/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

  • NHS Experience

Desirable

  • Cancer Services Knowledge
Person Specification

E

Essential

  • NHS Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth, Middx

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth, Middx

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Sam Sheehan

sam.sheehan@nhs.net

07770855528

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CSS-1487-A

Job locations

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth, Middx

TW7 6AF


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