Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Pathway Tracker

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Job summary

We are looking for cancer pathway trackers. The ideal candidates will have existing knowledge of cancer pathways, national targets and have used Infoflex in previous roles.

Candidates will need to have a proven keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a large cohort of patients tracking the majority of these daily in line with national cancer standards.

Please contact Nicky Swadling nicky.swadling@ouh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Cancer Pathway Tracker - full time

The Cancer Pathways Team provides an administration service encompassing the facilitation of Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team meetings, and monitoring of patients on cancer pathways to ensure the best patient experience is delivered within the national Cancer Waiting Times standards.

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly cancer pathway team and make a difference to cancer patients and their families.

The team keep track of all the cancer patients ensuring they are seen and treated as soon as possible, within the national cancer waiting times. The tracker role supports the overall pathway and works closely with our Clinical Services to ensure timely steps in the patient pathway

The role requires strong communication and IT skills, attention to detail and good organisational skills. The ability to work within a team but also independently and have the confidence to liaise with colleagues of all disciplines across the organisation and with other Trusts.

Closing Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Join us and you'll be working for a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK

Date posted

21 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-5990382-B3

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX7 3LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Using existing knowledge of infoflex, cerner and cris the post holder will track the patient through the cancer pathway ensuring they are diagnosed and treated in a timely manner in keeping with the national cancer standards.

The post holder will also assist the MDT co-ordinator in admin duties such as uploading documentation to EPR.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will also assist the MDT co-ordinator in admin duties such as uploading documentation to EPR.

Person Specification

shortlisting

Essential

Awareness of the Data Protection Act
Good team worker, and also able to work independently to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
An aptitude for highly detailed, accurate work
Good organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
To be diplomatic and able to interact with people working at all levels
Experience in the use of computer systems
Collection/simple analysis of data and use of databases
Numeracy skills

Desirable

Familiarity with NHS clinical and information processes and systems
Good working knowledge of medical terminology, preferably cancer medicine
Skills in report writing, succinct discussion and ability to produce documents

Person Specification

shortlisting

Essential

Awareness of the Data Protection Act
Good team worker, and also able to work independently to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
An aptitude for highly detailed, accurate work
Good organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
To be diplomatic and able to interact with people working at all levels
Experience in the use of computer systems
Collection/simple analysis of data and use of databases
Numeracy skills

Desirable

Familiarity with NHS clinical and information processes and systems
Good working knowledge of medical terminology, preferably cancer medicine
Skills in report writing, succinct discussion and ability to produce documents

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX7 3LE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX7 3LE

Employer's website

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