Cancer Referrals and Data Officer

Job overview

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 to make sure that the Trust meets the 14 days cancer target and alert the Cancer Manager if they  foresee any breaches. The post holder will be communicating to all levels of the clinical and admin teams to ensure that patients are booked and attend within the target 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 .

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The Cancer Referrals Service is  responsible for the booking of urgent suspected cancer for all specialties 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 organizations.

The post holder will manage  GP referral bookings through the ERS system, processing the GP urgent 2ww Proforma and  will be responsible for ensuring the electronic referral  bookings system works effectively at Homerton University Hospital.  The post Holder will ensure all appropriate processes are used for all our various specialties. 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 2ww capacity issues.

Working for our organisation

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.