Job summary Cancer Pathway Trackers will be responsible for documenting and monitoring patients' cancer pathways to ensure accurate information is entered into the Cancer Tracking Database (Somerset Cancer Register), read and interpret clinic letters to determine patients' next steps, and escalate any delays in the pathways. They will transfer key information from the Trust's Electronic Patient Record system (EPIC) into the Cancer Tracking System (Somerset Cancer Register) ensuring that Trust's standards are adhered to in relation to all documentation and data input. Cancer Pathway Trackers will be responsible for monitoring patients following an urgent suspected cancer referral to ensure that patients are seen and investigated/diagnosed within nationally agreed parameters and that the necessary escalation and subsequent documentation is carried out for patients booked outside of those parameters. They are to be responsible for alerting and escalating to the Shared Care Navigator Team Leader and Cancer Performance Manager when problems and delays arise. Main duties of the job To work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team prioritising activities to ensure workload is completed in a timely manner To follow the departmental escalation process by informing the Cancer Services Team Leader if they become aware of any potential issues/breaches against the Cancer Waiting Times targets and update Somerset with all actions taken, contributing towards any potential breach reports. To utilise hospital systems, such EPIC and Somerset Cancer Register, to track and monitor patients appropriately through their suspected cancer pathways. Accurately record referrals onto Somerset from EPIC, ERS or referral letters. To chase images and relevant reports from other hospitals and upload to EPIC. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-SF57 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Camberley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Good general education with at least English and Maths as GCSE level, or equivalent. Desirable NVQ In Business and Admin Skills/Abillities Essential Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in a busy demanding environment Ability to take responsibility for sourcing and recording accurate information Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels Desirable Knowledge of EPIC, other hospital systems and work competently with multiple applications over two computer screens Experience of database upkeep and/or management Knowledge of basic medical terminology Experience Essential Experience of using Microsoft Office within the workplace - including excel and word Experience of working in an office or similar environment Experience of working to exacting deadlines Desirable Healthcare sector experience Experience of sourcing, collecting, and inputting data Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Good general education with at least English and Maths as GCSE level, or equivalent. Desirable NVQ In Business and Admin Skills/Abillities Essential Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in a busy demanding environment Ability to take responsibility for sourcing and recording accurate information Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels Desirable Knowledge of EPIC, other hospital systems and work competently with multiple applications over two computer screens Experience of database upkeep and/or management Knowledge of basic medical terminology Experience Essential Experience of using Microsoft Office within the workplace - including excel and word Experience of working in an office or similar environment Experience of working to exacting deadlines Desirable Healthcare sector experience Experience of sourcing, collecting, and inputting data Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Camberley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)