Job overview

The role of the Cancer Tracker/Clerk is to take proactive steps to ensure progression of the cancer patient journey from point of suspicion of cancer through the diagnostic pathway to diagnosis and treatment or to the point where the patient is no longer deemed  suspicious of having cancer (i.e., downgraded) in accordance with Welsh Government target guidelines and requirements. The post holder will work closely with the Cancer MDT Coordinator/Trackers and Cancer Services Management Team, liaising with Administrative and Clerical Staff to progress pathway and ensure timeliness.

To identify and highlight constraints to Cancer Services staff, including liaison with the departments involved in providing care and core services, ensuring that planned steps in the diagnostic pathway progress smoothly and in a timely manner with the overall purpose of ensuring timely diagnosis to assist with achieving Welsh Government cancer targets and positive patient outcomes and survival.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer Services Team in Ysbyty Gwynedd as a Cancer Tracker/Clerk.  We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Cancer MDT Co-ordinators/Trackers and Cancer Services Management Team taking proactive steps to ensure progression of the cancer patient’s pathway in accordance with the Welsh Government target guidelines and requirements, as well as providing a high level of administrative support to the department.  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.