Cancer Tracker (Cross site)

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Services team dedicated to supporting the streamlined pathway of cancer patients through the Trust. The main purpose of the Cancer Tracker role is to support the planning and journey of patients on a Cancer Pathway. The post holder will need to support the trust in achieving performance against CWT guidance and ensure that all patients have clear next steps in line with CWT individual standards 28D, 31D, and 62D. The post holder will collect data from various sources and update the Trust’s cancer database Somerset. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include: Fully track allocated tumour sites ensuring compliance with 28D, 31D, and 62D performance targets. Attend and present at weekly PTLs, providing updates on patients and escalating issues as needed. Maintain an up-to-date PTL that is clear, concise, and relevant. Ensure actions are raised on the FDP (Federation Data Platform) for next steps and update tracking accordingly, escalating un-actioned actions appropriately. Ensure every patient with a cancer diagnosis is discussed at an MDT meeting, especially high-risk cases. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in other local Trusts. Work with MDTs to confirm that GPs receive notification of new cancer diagnoses within 24 hours. Assist with monitoring the generic inbox and ensure patients requiring upgrades are added to the Cancer Registry according to internal processes. Ensure tracking is accurate, clear, and concise, and update validations related to COSD and other monitored audits. Enter accurate data into the Trust’s cancer database daily to facilitate monthly uploads to the national Cancer Waiting Times Database. #J-18808-Ljbffr