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Permanent 37.5 Hours
Fixed term 37.5 until -31/03/2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cancer Services for a MDT Administrator/Tracker to work 37.5 hours over 5 days (Monday Friday) . Cancer Services is located within the main hospital building. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is well organised and has the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment.The post holder will provide essential administrative and coordination support to ensure patients on cancer pathways are monitored effectively and progress through their diagnostic and treatment milestones within national timeframes. The post holder plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, timely cancer care by maintaining accurate data, tracking patient pathways, and escalating delays appropriately.Working closely with clinical teams, MDT coordinators, managers, and diagnostic services, the Cancer Tracker is responsible for updating cancer systems, monitoring patient progress, and helping ensure that all tests, appointments, and results are arranged and recorded in line with national cancer targets.
Main duties of the job
Monitor cancer patients across all tumour sites to ensure timely progression through the pathwayUpdate relevant cancer systems e.g. InfoFlex, with accurate and up-to-date patient informationTrack diagnostic tests, appointments, and results, ensuring they are recorded promptly and correctlyIdentify delays or risks of breaches against national cancer waiting time standards and escalate appropriatelyMaintain high levels of data quality and support data validation exercises as requiredLiaise with diagnostic departments (Radiology, Endoscopy, Pathology) to follow up outstanding tests or resultsAssist in ensuring patients receive timely appointments in line with 28-Day FDS, 31- and 62-Day cancer standards
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of a range of computer systems Able to demonstrate the ability to collate information from different places and to use the information to enable informed decisions
Desirable
Working knowledge of cancer terminology and targets Working knowledge of NHS information systems
Qualifications Essential
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages Minimum of English and Maths at C/4 level or above
Desirable
Educated to A Level standard
Experience Essential
Experience of the appropriate handling of sensitive and confidential information
Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda? Essential
If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application
Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)