NHS Lothian
251979 - Cancer Tracker (Cha)
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NHS Scotland Diversity Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and to ensure each employee feels respected and can perform to their best.
Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
Supported Recruitment:
- NHS Scotland will make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone requiring additional support during the application process.
Work Permissions
To work in the UK, candidates must confirm they have the legal right to work in the country, as granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Details on how NHS Scotland Boards verify this, along with contact responsibilities, can be found in the additional vacancy information.
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Job Title
Cancer Tracker
Job Purpose
This role ensures efficient navigation and tracking of:
- Patients referred urgently to the cancer service.
- Reduced delays by coordinating with staff across all hospital departments.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Track urgent cancer referrals and communicate with departments to streamline processes.
- Identify patients at risk of missing national waiting time targets (62-days from urgent referral to first treatment).
- Implement necessary actions and escalate breaches to the relevant management team.
- Provide accurate information to compile a weekly report for the Health Board and Scottish Government.
For further job details, see the links below (job description and person specification).
Contact for Queries
Aleksandra Kwiecien – Senior HR Business Partner Email: Aleksandra.Kwiecien@nhs.scot Phone: 0131 537 1259
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