Mdt/cancer Tracker

The Cancer Tracker /MDM Coordinator will work with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff in our cancer multidisciplinary team in the Womens and Childrens service, but will be expected to provide cover for the Gynaecology cancer service manager during periods of annual leave or sickness absence. The postholder will also be expected to carry out the following:
Work closely with all members of the multi disciplinary team and associated clerical staff, being responsible for ensuring the timely movement and tracking of cancer and potential cancer patients through their journey from referral onwards.

Identify any barriers to individual patient pathway and/or potential breach of waiting time guarantee and escalate to the appropriate manager in accordance with local policy.

Facilitate the collection, analysis and presentation of audit data recording key data items to assist in monitoring the care of patients.

Coordinate regular multidisciplinary team meetings (MDM’s) for patients diagnosed with cancer (s) to ensure that the journey for each cancer patient runs smoothly and is progressed in a seamless manner ensuring that the date to support effective and timely management of patients is available for consideration at the regular meetings.

To track the progress of each cancer patient. To record key data items to assist in monitoring the care of patients. To ensure that follow-up action is implemented and that information is relayed to the patient and the GP within the time frame stipulated.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Shelly Gibson on 07870 623568.