Cancer MDT and Data Co-ordinator in Epsom

This role focuses on tracking and managing the referral and treatment process for cancer patients, ensuring that those referred under the Suspected Cancer Pathway are diagnosed promptly and that newly diagnosed patients begin treatment within national timescales – Cancer Guidelines V12.1. The individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate tracking systems and producing weekly reports to monitor patient progress. They will also liaise with MDT Navigators across the SWL network to ensure that patients requiring treatment are flagged and treated accordingly.

In addition to referral and treatment tracking, the MDTC are expected to be involved in capturing and updating patient information in Trust databases, ensuring all relevant details are recorded and up-to-date. The role requires collaboration with the Senior MDT co‑ordinators to develop and monitor national and local datasets, including tracking waiting times for newly diagnosed cancer patients. Timely reporting on these metrics is essential to ensure all patients are receiving care in a timely manner. This post is for Monday‑Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 on a rota basis. Flexible working cannot be considered for this role.

• Assist with the regular review of Multidisciplinary Team Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Support the Cancer Services Management team in the delivery of Cancer National Waiting times and Breaches workshops.
• Support the Cancer Services Management Team in delivering Cancer audits, COSD, staging target CQUIN for the year.
• Investigate Breaches of the Cancer Waiting times and provide feedback to involved parties.
• Produce breach reports, submitted to the CSU (Commissioning Support Unit)/CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) in accordance with reporting procedures.

• Track all Two‑Week Rule referrals to ensure that suspected cancer patients receive prompt diagnosis, working with Trust staff to bring forward appointments if necessary.
• Update tracking systems daily to indicate whether Two‑Week Rule patients have a benign or malignant diagnosis.
• Work with Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, schedulers, diagnostic staff and other cancer data coordinators to ensure identification and recording of the Trust's newly diagnosed cancer patients.
• Track all newly diagnosed cancer patients to ensure they are treated within national timescales, working with staff from this Trust or others.

• 5 A-C grade GCSE Level including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience of data collection.

• Ability to cope with the responsibility of meeting high level performance targets which have potential financial and decommissioning penalties for the Trust.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness and remain calm when under pressure, to cope with unexpected demands.
• Awareness and maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to handle highly confidential information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
• Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights.
• Ability to provide a customer focused service.
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment and service.
• Ability to establish and maintain a patient tracking database.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adjust own work considering unexpected events.
• Ability to compile reports as required.

• Knowledge of cancer services and NHS plans.
• Cancer specific IT package, i.e. Info flex or Somerset.
• Knowledge of Cancer Standards and National Guidance.
• Knowledge of relevant medical terminology and experience of an administrative role within a clinical setting.

• NHS experience or relevant administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and general computer skills.