Job overview

* The banding for this vacancy is Subject to Agenda for Change confirmation *

Cancer Services is looking to appoint to the newly created role of Cancer Services Validation Officer, to ensure data quality and accuracy is upheld for patients referred on cancer pathways. 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 post holder will provide highly specialised validation work into individual pathways, ensuring adherence to Cancer Waiting Times guidance and high-quality data input for reporting obligations.

The post holder will also provide thematic feedback to senior members of the clinical and managerial teams across all directorates and identify key areas of improvement following validation.

Knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications and a wide range of trust systems, an understanding of data protection, and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential, together with excellent organisational and communication skills, time management and the ability to work as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the accuracy of data and records on a patient's cancer pathway journey by applying a detailed understanding of guidance and cancer care. 
• To review individual pathways against Cancer Waiting Times guidelines, NHSE requirements, and Somerset Cancer Registry specifications. 
• To apply corrections as required to records.
• To provide thematic analysis of patient's pathways and breaches of cancer targets to Cancer Services management for the benefit of services in the trust. 
• To complete audits as required on Cancer data. 
• To organise workload independently to meet deadlines and provide up-to-date record keeping.
• To use advanced keyboard skills.

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!

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document named 'Candidate Job Pack'

For further details / informal visits contact:

Maddy Taylor - Cancer Services Trainer
maddie.taylor1@nhs.net