Job Description

We are looking to appoint to a Cancer Pathway Coordinator within Cancer Performance.
The post will support the Cancer and Access Performance Officer and join the current team of Cancer Care Pathway Coordinators in the tracking of cancer patients through their pathway.
To be successful in this role, the Candidates require a good understanding of the cancer pathways and the national targets. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work under pressure whilst adhering to deadlines and have the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively within a team based environment.
Main duties of the job
Previous NHS experience and working within a cancer setting is essential.
The post will support the Cancer and Access Performance Officer and join the current team of Cancer Care Pathway Coordinators in the implementation of cancer MDTs, including inputting data, request imaging/pathology from tertiary sites, preparing documentation for MDT, collecting accurate data for audit.
This is a busy and demanding role so candidates will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a flexible approach to their role to ensure the needs of the service are met. They will have the flexibility to respond to requests from specialities, and will be able to work under their own initiative. Applicants should also have excellent organisational and communications skills, be able to work under pressure whilst ensuring all deadlines are achieved.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.
Your Leadership Impact
Leading Your Team to Success
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
xc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-6916793-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
• Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems, the majority of which are non-routine, acquired through training and experience to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent; plus knowledge of specialist functional/medical/legal terms, organisational policies and procedures and knowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving for an area of work or developing alternative or additional procedures

• Previous work within NHS setting
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of negotiating with and influencing other staff
• Experience of communicating at all levels across an organisation (either verbal or written)
• Experience of transcribing and minute taking

• Experience of using NHS information systems i.e. camis, e-Camis, Infoflex etc.

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
• A good knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time and Access targets.
• Ability to transcribe and minute taking
• Good keyboard skills required for completing documents, data entry and manipulation from databases, and compiling resource/information documents using desktop publishing, knowledge of telephony systems and a good understanding in the use and maintenance of general office equipment.
• Proven skill of communicating at all levels across an organisation
• Able to prioritise and plan work in a busy

• GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
• Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems, the majority of which are non-routine, acquired through training and experience to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent; plus knowledge of specialist functional/medical/legal terms, organisational policies and procedures and knowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving for an area of work or developing alternative or additional procedures

• Previous work within NHS setting
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of negotiating with and influencing other staff
• Experience of communicating at all levels across an organisation (either verbal or written)
• Experience of transcribing and minute taking

• Experience of using NHS information systems i.e. camis, e-Camis, Infoflex etc.

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
• A good knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time and Access targets.
• Ability to transcribe and minute taking
• Good keyboard skills required for completing documents, data entry and manipulation from databases, and compiling resource/information documents using desktop publishing, knowledge of telephony systems and a good understanding in the use and maintenance of general office equipment.
• Proven skill of communicating at all levels across an organisation
• Able to prioritise and plan work in a busy