Cancer Data Co-ordinator

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Shields is seeking a Cancer Pathway Coordinator to track patients through the cancer pathway and ensure compliance with National Cancer Waiting Times targets. The role requires good IT skills, strong communication abilities, and provides cover for multidisciplinary team meetings. Knowledge of cancer registration processes is advantageous. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with concentration and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Experience or knowledge of cancer registration processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Track patients through their cancer pathway and ensure compliance.
• Provide cover for MDT meetings and use video‑conferencing equipment.
• Extract clinical and administrative data from IT systems.
• Liaise with staff at all levels and support the Cancer Pathway Coordinator team.

Skills

Good IT skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with concentration and accuracy

Knowledge of cancer registration processes

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Cancer Pathway Coordinator to track patients through the cancer pathway and ensure they meet the National Cancer Waiting Times targets, especially the 28‑day faster diagnosis standard. The post‑holder will also provide occasional cover for multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, use video‑conferencing equipment, and work closely with Cancer Pathway Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Track patients through their cancer pathway and ensure compliance with National Cancer Waiting Times targets.
• Provide cover for MDT meetings and use video‑conferencing equipment as required.
• Extract clinical and administrative data from Trust IT systems for cancer registration in accordance with the National Cancer Registration Service (NCRS) standards.
• Work accurately and with concentration, liaising with staff at all levels and supporting the Cancer Pathway Coordinator team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good IT skills and understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with concentration and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Experience or knowledge of cancer registration processes is an advantage.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we give special consideration to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confidence Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a proud supporter of apprenticeships.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once we have received a suitable number of applications.