Cancer Tracker (Cross site)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Cancer Tracker to be part of its dedicated Cancer Services team. The role is vital in supporting cancer patients through their journey, ensuring accurate tracking and data management in line with performance targets. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in the NHS. Join us in delivering top-tier care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the NHS.
• Ability to track and manage patient data.
• Familiarity with cancer pathways and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Fully track allocated tumour sites.
• Attend and present updates at weekly PTLs.
• Ensure actions are escalated on the FDP tool.
• Maintain an up-to-date PTL that is clear, concise, and relevant.
• Ensure every patient is discussed at an MDT meeting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Tools

FDP (Federation Data Platform)

Somerset cancer database

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Tracker (Cross site)

The closing date is 14 October 2025

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Services team that is specifically dedicated to supporting the streamlined pathway of cancer patients though the Trust.

The main purpose of the Cancer Tracker role is to support plan and journeys 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 patient have clear next steps in place in line with CWT individual standards 28D, 31D and 62D.

The post holder will collect data from a variety of sources and update the Trust's cancer database Somerset. The post holder will need excellent organisational and communication skills and a good attention for detail to be successful in the role.

Main duties of the job

• Fully track allocated tumour sites ensuring in line with 28D, 31D and 62D performance targets
• Attend and present at the weekly PTLs giving updates on patients and escalating where required
• Maintain an up to date PTL that is clear concise and relevant
• Ensure actions are raised on the FDP (Federation Data Platform) tool for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on FDP are escalated appropriately
• Ensure that every patient with a cancer diagnosis is discussed at an MDT meeting and high risk where applicable.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in other local Trusts.
• Work with the MDTs to ensure GPs receive confirmation of new cancer diagnoses within 24 hours of the patient being informed of their diagnosis.
• Assist with the monitoring of the generic inbox and ensure any patient requiring an upgrade is added to the Cancer Registry in line with internal process
• Ensure tracking is clear, concise and accurate and update any validations in relation to COSD (Cancer Outcomes and Service Data SET) and other required data monitored audit
• Enter accurate data into the Trust's cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Health's national Cancer Waiting Times Database.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

Job responsibilities

• Fully track allocated tumour sites ensuring in line with 28D, 31D and 62D performance targets for both trust sites.
• Attend and present at the weekly PTLs giving updates on patients and escalating where required
• Maintain an up to date PTL that is clear concise and relevant
• Ensure actions are raised on the FDP (Federation Data Platform) tool for next steps required and update tracking accordingly with updates and that all un- actioned actions on FDP are escalated appropriately
• Ensure that every patient with a cancer diagnosis is discussed at an MDT meeting and high risk where applicable.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in other local Trusts.
• Work with the MDTs to ensure GPs receive confirmation of new cancer diagnoses within 24 hours of the patient being informed of their diagnosis.
• Assist with the monitoring of the generic inbox and ensure any patient requiring an upgrade is added to the Cancer Registry in line with internal process
• Ensure tracking is clear, concise and accurate and update any validations in relation to COSD and other required data monitored audit
• Enter accurate data into the Trusts cancer database on a daily basis in order to facilitate the monthly upload of data to the Department of Healths national Cancer Waiting Times Database.

Person Specification

• NHS Experience

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.