*Internal vacancy*

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

Cancer Services are recruiting for the role of a Cancer Pathway Cover Tracker, who will have the knowledge and skills to track patients on any tumour site, to ensure the resilience and consistent delivery of the tracking service the department provides. This role will require extensive knowledge of cancer tracking and will contribute to ensuring the trust reports all cancer data accurately and on time. 

The role will use the department's tracking dashboard to provide cover for the Cancer Pathway Coordinators and MDT Admin Assistants for timely intervention into patient's cancer pathways. 

The postholder will be expected to proactively identify where support is required with the oversight of Cancer Services Management. The postholder will work with the management team to support the department as per business needs which may include, but is not limited to, the facilitation and coordination of MDT meetings, providing cover when necessary.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise directly with clinical teams, diagnostic departments, bookings, pathology, radiology to expedite any urgent appointments.
• Work within the escalation policy where there is any deviation from expected pathway.
• To actively seek to ensure that all patients are treated within national targets set for cancer patients.
• The post holder will regularly monitor the Cancer Performance Dashboard, ensuring tracking is timely and identify areas requiring most support.
• To accurately apply, and maintain up to date knowledge of, the Cancer Waiting Times Guidance and the Somerset Cancer Registry system when tracking patients, ensuring dates on their pathway are assigned appropriately. 

Working for your organisation

The Cancer Services tracking team is a non-patient facing team that is responsible for overseeing the timely delivery of cancer standards and services. The team track patients on a cancer pathway, escalate issues to the attention of appropriate staff, provide accurate data to report the trust's performance, facilitate clinical multi-disciplinary meetings, and connect teams together, all to support cancer services throughout the trust. 

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!