Cancer Data Coordinator

The post holder will be responsible for providing information required for the routine monitoring of cancer patients on their treatment pathways. The postholder will be responsible for the collation and entry of data to identify what stage of the pathway patients have reached. The postholder will be responsible for collating, inputting and validating a wide range of data related to cancer supports to support the submission of local and national cancer audits., This role is responsible for supporting cancer data collection and management across local and national audit programmes. The post holder will ensure accurate and timely data entry into the Somerset Cancer Register (SCR) and other Trust systems, using multiple data sources including ICE, CRIS, Cerner, and patient records. The role involves close collaboration with clinical teams and leads to support data collection processes, resolve queries, and contribute to continuous improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining Cancer Waiting Times data, registering new patients, summarising patient pathways, and providing regular progress updates. The post holder will prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines, provide guidance to colleagues on cancer audit requirements, and support wider departmental objectives. The role also requires effective teamwork and representation of Cancer Services at specialty level.Working for our organisation Working for our organisation offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Within our Cancer Services team, you will play an important role in supporting accurate data collection and analysis to improve patient outcomes. We are proud of our collaborative working culture, with strong links between clinical and non-clinical teams, and a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and quality. We value accuracy, teamwork, and shared learning, and actively encourage staff to contribute ideas and best practice. We are committed to staff development and provide opportunities for professional growth within a friendly, inclusive environment where contributions are recognised and valued., To be responsible for collating and entering data into SCR for both local and national audit projects, ensuring a high level of data accuracy and completion rates. 2) Utilising all sources of hospital data i.e. it systems e.g. ICE, CRIS, Cerner and health records to retrieve data 3) Ensure regular communication with designated clinical leads and teams to support the data collection process, to advise on any queries or issues identified, amending and updating processes as required and capturing any recommendations and actions in relation to process changes 4) To support the Cancer Data Manager and designated clinical leads by providing regular updates and reports on progress with designated measurement activity 5) Ensuring all data items required for Cancer Waiting Times database are captured in the Trusts Cancer Information system. 6) Inputting new patient registrations accurately onto the trusts Cancer information system. 7) Summarise patient pathways for review and analysis. 8) To prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the departments deadlines, demonstrating good time management skills and escalating difficulties / risks in meeting deadlines in a timely manner to clinical leads / line management etc. 9) Provide guidance, advice and support for team members and staff throughout the Trust in relation to Cancer audits. 10) To undertake additional ad-hoc duties to contribute to the completion of departmental objectives, i.e. data collection, data inputting, progress reports etc. 11) To be motivated to work together as a team supporting colleagues, sharing ideas / good practice with others

• Good educational background to "A" level or equivalent (including NVQ level 3 or equivalent NHS experience), Previous NHS relevant experience, Experience in data collection methodology
• Previous general office / administrative experience
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to organise own workload and to meet demands and deadlines
• Ability to input data onto spreadsheets / systems with accuracy
• Ability to communicate with Clinicians and Senior Healthcare Professionals
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working with medical records - 1 year, Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Good all-round IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word / Excel)
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team
• High standard of data quality skills and demonstrating attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate own activities to new of less experienced employees, Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivating and able to motivate others, Must undertake annual mandatory training
• Must participate in any training relevant to role
• Must be prepared to undertake additional training to develop knowledge in specific key areas
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.