Main area Medicine Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6 hours per day) Job ref 387-M2644-RUH-A
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/04/2026 23:59
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Job overview
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the Dermatology Department at UHBW.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Fast Track Team and Cancer MDT Coordinators, supporting the tracking of patients with suspected cancer from referral through to diagnosis and treatment, ensuring national cancer waiting time targets are met. This is a fast-paced role that involves significant learning. You will be expected to develop a strong understanding of cancer pathways, Trust systems and targets, and apply this knowledge accurately in your daily work. The ability to take ownership of patient pathways, follow tasks through from start to finish, and work independently using your own initiative is essential.
Strong organisational and communication skills are required, as the role involves regular liaison with clinical and administrative teams across the Trust. The successful candidate must be able to manage competing priorities, respond professionally to queries, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for ensuring patients on a 62 days pathway (62 day standard, screening and upgrade) reach the Faster Diagnosis Standard by day 28.
* Record accurate data on the Cancer Database (Somerset Cancer Registry)
* To liaise with the relevant outpatient department ensuring that patients first outpatient appointments or straight to test appointment is booked within 28 day target.
* Manage areas of the Cancer Patient Tracking Lists (PTL) ensuring all parts of pathways of care are delivered in a timely manner, for example arranging diagnostic or treatment procedures to be expedited when booked outside of treatment date.
* Ensuring any capacity issues are escalated to the Deputy Performance & Operations Manager, Cancer Services via the weekly PTL checks. Where necessary issues should be escalated immediately without waiting until the meeting.
* To support Cancer MDT Coordinators, ensuring smooth administration of patients along their care pathway. To provide administrative assistance as required during periods of annual leave.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working in a multi-faceted organisation
* Experience of dealing with the public
* Experience of working in the NHS
* An understanding of the current national issues affecting cancer
Skills & Abilities
* Good team worker but also able to work independently
* Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Ability to communicate both verbally and written information clearly
* Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of patient information systems
* Knowledge of medical, anatomical and oncological terminology
* Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy
* Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
* Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work with a willingness to learn and develop role
* Exhibits diplomacy and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people of all levels and backgrounds
* Professional in appearance and approach
Qualifications & Training
* Good standard of general education with particular strengths in English Language at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
* IT Skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard
Additional Information
* We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
* The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
* UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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