Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Lion Ward

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for proactive COSD Coordinators to join a leading NHS Trust on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves assisting in cancer data collection and analysis, ensuring robust mechanisms are in place to support patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, as they work closely with management and clinical teams. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to cancer management efforts within a dynamic healthcare environment, making a real difference in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of NHS experience, preferably in a Band 4 or above role.
• Proficient in data analysis, clinical audits, and information management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cancer Performance Manager in trust-wide cancer data collection.
• Develop complex reporting tools and provide expert analytical advice.

Skills

Data Analysis

Clinical Audits

Information Management

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

NHS Experience (3+ years)

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for proactive and dynamic COSD Coordinators to work on a fixed-term 18-month contract at our Princess Royal University Hospital and King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill sites.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We are a leading provider of diagnostic, surgical, and treatment services for common cancers, aiming to provide the best possible care to cancer patients and develop better treatments. Cancer pathways at King’s are part of an interconnected network of cancer care with partner Trusts and community services within South East London and beyond.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist the Cancer Performance Manager in ensuring robust trust-wide cancer data collection mechanisms and will be responsible for recording the Cancer Outcome and Services Data set (COSD). This involves developing complex reporting tools, presenting detailed analyses, and providing expert analytical and statistical advice to support administrative teams, management, cancer nurse specialists, and clinicians.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Analyze and interpret cancer data to support cancer management and data teams.
• Be organized, self-motivated, attentive to detail, able to work under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of NHS experience, preferably in a Band 4 or above role, and be proficient in data analysis, clinical audits, and information management. Flexibility to work across different sites is required.