About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy directorate team to collate, record and submit cancer information on a national level in relation to the Single Cancer Pathway, Cancer waiting times targets and other waiting times targets.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to treatment, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.
The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated within National Targets set for cancer patients in accordance with the relevant guidance. Where targets are not likely to be met; to proactively take steps to ensure that the patient's treatment schedules are escalated to the appropriate Service Manager. To provide a consistent approach across the Health Board.
The role will involve a comprehensive understanding of all cancer pathways; monitoring their progress against key timed investigations and ensuring timely intervention is achieved.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the proactive monitoring and management of cancer patient pathways within Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, ensuring patients progress through each stage of their pathway in line with national cancer waiting time standards. The role involves maintaining accurate tracking systems, validating pathway data, identifying and escalating potential breaches, coordinating actions with clinical and administrative teams, and supporting timely booking of appointments and investigations. The post holder will provide regular performance reporting and ensure that patients with suspected or confirmed cancer receive timely, safe, and effective care.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or acquired equivalent experience
- Good educational background - at least 5 GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent
- High standard of IT knowledge and evidence of working with systems, databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of working in an administrative post
- Knowledge of PMS/WCP
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with HB information systems
- Degree Educated
- Expert knowledge of all UHB systems
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within Cancer Services or Pathway Tracking/Management
- Experience of working in the NHS - in an administrative / clerical role
- Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Database user (input & output)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Working with clinical teams
- Working knowledge of cancer datasets and cancer data standards
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written Communication skills.
- Ability to manage queries in a calm and professional manner.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative when required.
- Able to work without Supervision.
- Excellent understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills competently, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature.
- To be able to analyse and interpret data and be able to report to senior staff.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate workload
- Manage and interpret data correctly to inform decision making
- Pays attention to detail
- Ability to initiate & co-ordinate change to own working practices
- Excellent IT skills
- Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times
- Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
- High levels of concentration, alertness and awareness
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road
Llandough
CF64 2XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)