Cancer data and Referrals officer

The Cancer Referrals Service is responsible for the booking of all urgent suspected cancer for all specialities within the national cancer targeted time. The cancer data and referrals officer will communicate effectively with patients, GP practices, the public and staff working in various departments across the organisations. The post holder will manage GP referral bookings through the ERS system, processing the GP urgent USC Proformas and will be responsible for ensuring the electronic referral bookings system works effectively at Homerton Healthcare. The post holder will ensure all appropriate processes are used for all our various specialities. The Cancer data and Referrals officer will be responsible for flagging 14 days breaches to the Cancer Services Manager and for liaising with relevant Services for any USC capacity issues. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. General Guidance for Applicants Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application. Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part‑time, compressed hours, remote working and job‑shares. If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible. Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer. An exciting opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cancer referrals office for a motivated, enthusiastic and self‑driven individual to undertake a role as a Cancer Data and Referrals Officer. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to manage the urgent GP referrals booking system. The post holder will play a key role in making sure that the Trust meets internal cancer targets and alert the Cancer Manager if they foresee any breaches. The post holder will communicate with all levels of the clinical and admin teams to ensure that patients are booked and attend appointments within the targeted time. You will be a part of the Cancer Referrals team and will have excellent organisational and communication skills, and be committed to customer care. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. #J-18808-Ljbffr