About this role
Job summary
Cancer Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Co-ordinator. This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients who are on suspected cancer pathways within the relevant disease site. You will be responsible for updating patient's records on the cancer database, liaising with different clinical and non-clinical professional staff and an integral member of the Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. Cancer Services are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input.
Interview date will be 3 June 2026
Main duties of the job
Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards. Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Cancer MDT Manager and Lead Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets. Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets. To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines. Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation.
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
Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards.Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Cancer MDT Manager and Lead Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets.Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets.To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines.Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience of working in an NHS environment within Cancer services or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience
Experience Essential
Data collection, patient pathway tracking and understanding of cancer databases and waiting times Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook An understanding of national targets and reports
Desirable
Experience of working within a cancer care setting Have used patient administration systems
Knowledge Essential
Good understanding of cancer waiting targets Good pathway management.
Desirable
Knowledge of cancer medical terminology
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
Holtye Raod
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)