Main duties of the job

The role of the Cancer MDT Co-ordinator/Tracker is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Cancer Services Department. Primarily this will include collecting, recording, analysing, interpreting and reporting statistical data which is required in Welsh Assembly Government monitoring of the Service and Financial Framework annual targets. To be responsible for providing an accurate and timely account of the entire patient pathway on the National Cancer Database (CaNISC). To lead on the management, co-ordination, organisation and delivery of designated cancer site-specific Multi-disciplinary Team meetings in relation to the presentation, diagnosis, staging and definitive management of all newly diagnosed cancer patients in the BCU West. To review and track the progress of both suspected and confirmed cancer patients from referral through diagnosis, staging to definitive treatment. To communicate and liaise with key personnel working within the Health Board and external to the Health Board in order to expedite the patient pathway and provide information on breaches. To record and maintain up to date information on all Urgent Suspected Cancer referrals to the Health Board and provide statistical information on a need to know basis. To provide cover for other Cancer MDT co-ordinators as required.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Extensive and demonstrable knowledge and experience (to at least RSA level 3 or equivalent )
  • Good standard of general education

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a variety of administration settings

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience working in NHS
  • Powerpoint experience

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Team worker & independent worker
  • Communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Advanced Keyboard/IT Skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of a variety of data entry systems
  • Knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to undertake further study in this subject

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge and understanding of the current cancer terminology

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable
  • Offer a degree of flexibility with working hours
  • Strength of character, and confidence to overcome obstacles in a balanced and sensitive manner

    • Desirable criteria

  • Welsh speaker

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    Welsh language skills are desirable