Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Services Tracker

The closing date is 19 March 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Cancer Services Team and play an integral part in our patients' journey.

To input referrals onto the Trust Cancer database 'SCR, virtually track patients through the first out-patient appointment and diagnostic test to ensure no delays occur and collect case notes for week Multi-Disciplinary Meetings

Main duties of the job

Input Cancer Fast Track Referrals onto the Trust Cancer database, SCR (Somerset Cancer Register)

Check patients attend for their first out-patient appointment and / or diagnostic tests. Where patients fail to attend, request a new appointment to be given.

Retrieve clinical information from various sources, e.g. computerised hospital systems, case notes, patient documentation, and other hospitals/hospices personnel on a daily basis.

Ensure that the results of investigative procedures, appointment dates, operative procedures etc are input onto the databases in a timely and accurate manner to a given deadline.

1.5Ensure that all data entered and stored within the database and within the department is a precise and accurate reflection of the patient's pathway through the hospital ensuring that an audit trail of the data collected is available.

Liaise with Cancer Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Clinicians, Nurses, Secretaries, and other appropriate personnel from within and outside the Trust to ensure complete data capture.

Collect case notes for the weekly MDT'S and prepare for the MDT team so that patients can be discussed in a timely and efficient manner.

To ensure that Local and National cancer waiting time targets are achieved by highlighting possible delays in the individual cancer patients journey and notifying the MDT Co-ordinator of such, so necessary action can be taken to prevent delays in the patients' journey.

About us

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values: Caring, Safe, Respectful

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-COR12-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Home 6, Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full roles and responsibilities are detailed in the job description and personal specification for this role. Please see attachments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full roles and responsibilities are detailed in the job description and personal specification for this role. Please see attachments.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Computer literacy including database, spreadsheet and word processing skills

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Office Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Experience of Hospital Systems

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Accurate data input skills
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to validate own work
  • Attention to detail
  • Mental agility
  • Good health to collect and transport case notes around the hospital
Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Computer literacy including database, spreadsheet and word processing skills

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Office Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Experience of Hospital Systems

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Accurate data input skills
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to validate own work
  • Attention to detail
  • Mental agility
  • Good health to collect and transport case notes around the hospital

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Home 6, Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Home 6, Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Supervisor

Mark Crook

mark.crook@nhs.net

01253953370

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-COR12-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Home 6, Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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