To work primarily independently and on own initiative with minimal supervision to carry out the duties of the post To track patients referred as suspected cancer to ensure their pathways meet agreed timescales/targets Escalate patient pathways to ensure all stages (appointments, diagnostics, MDT meetings) are scheduled within the optimum timeframes Maintain close communication with the MDT co-ordinators and supporting the PTL meetings To communicate with colleagues in and outside of the Trust to ensure that patients are appropriately managed on their suspected cancer pathways Assist in the review of office protocols and working practices where necessary. Provide support with training for new staff where required, demonstrating duties to new starters. Ensure up to date personal awareness and knowledge of Trust wide issues and directives, applying knowledge in the workplace, including attending appropriate briefings and team meetings. Contribute to the cancer databases for patients (Somerset), updating records and contributing to the collection of data for audit and research purposes. Be familiar with national Cancer Waiting Times standards and undertake training and e-learning as required Ensuring attention to detail when tracking, checking patient records are correct and that the information you are inputting is accurate whilst upholding patient confidentiality at all times. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.