About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join our Cancer Services team as a Cancer Team Leader.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in cancer pathways, NHS administration and team leadership to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality cancer services across the Trust. The successful candidate will lead the operational management of the Cancer MDT Coordinators, Cancer Tracker and Cancer Data Officer, ensuring patients receive timely care and treatment in line with national Cancer Waiting Time standards.
Main duties of the job
As Cancer Team Leader, you will work closely with the Lead Cancer Manager to ensure effective management of cancer pathways, support multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the day-to-day management of the cancer administration team. Monitoring cancer pathways and supporting delivery of national Cancer Waiting Time targets. Ensuring accurate collection, validation and reporting of cancer performance and audit data. Coordinating and overseeing Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. Managing escalations and identifying solutions to pathway delays. Supporting service development and improvement projects to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Building effective relationships with clinicians, operational teams and external healthcare organisations.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description Job responsibilities
Monitoring and managing cancer pathways to support delivery of Cancer Waiting Time targets. Leading and supporting the Cancer MDT Coordinators, Cancer Tracker and Cancer Data Officer. Coordinating effective MDT processes and ensuring actions are completed in a timely manner. Ensuring accurate cancer data collection, validation and reporting for national requirements and audits. Working closely with clinicians, managers and external organisations to prevent pathway delays and improve patient outcomes. Supporting service improvement projects and the implementation of best practice cancer pathways. Providing operational support, performance monitoring and expert advice on cancer standards and guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist knowledge through practical experience
Experience Essential
Experience working within cancer services or managing cancer pathways Experience line managing staff Experience using hospital administration systems
Knowledge Essential
Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands Understanding of Cancer Waiting Times guidance and pathways Ability to analyse data and interpret results
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Self-motivated, organised and outcome-focused
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.
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Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Victoria Hospital Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)