Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the Cancer Pathways team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
You will need to be a team player, have good organisational and communication skills and an eye for detail.
A good knowledge of Microsoft applications, experience using a hospital database, knowledge of cancer terminology and the national cancer targets would be advantageous.
The role will include tracking patients through their cancer pathway in line with the cancer waiting time targets, along with providing accurate data entry onto an external database.
You will provide administrative support to the wider Cancer Pathways Team when needed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for tracking cancer patients in line with national cancer targets and will facilitate data collection for suspected / diagnosed cancer patients, entering the information into the cancer database in a timely and efficient manner.
The post includes providing administrative support to the Cancer Pathways Team and aiding data collection for National Cancer datasets and Audits.
This post is key to providing high quality information, ensuring data is accurate and timely and ensuring patient's progress effectively on the cancer pathway.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
12 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7313871PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level with a C or above in English, Maths and Science

• Educated to A Level standard

• Experience of working as part of a varied team and making valuable contributions
• Experience of working on your own initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a defined workload

• Working within NHS

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Show good attention to detail
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach

• Use of hospital based computer based systems
• To be able to understand cancer waiting times and make decisions on the information

• Educated to GCSE Level with a C or above in English, Maths and Science

• Educated to A Level standard

• Experience of working as part of a varied team and making valuable contributions
• Experience of working on your own initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a defined workload

• Working within NHS

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Show good attention to detail
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach

• Use of hospital based computer based systems
• To be able to understand cancer waiting times and make decisions on the information