Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail focussed Cancer Information and System Manager to support the Cancer Team and drive forward the work of Cancer Services at PAHT. You will be responsible for delivering high quality, clinically focussed reporting and analysis of cancer data. The post holder will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to support cancer delivery with high quality reporting and data in addition to leading cancer data quality improvements for the Trust. It is an exciting time to join Cancer Services at PAHT. This role will be pivotal in supporting the improvement of cancer outcomes through the development and delivery of timely and accurate data, through extraction and analysis, on which decisions can be made. The role will support the provision of data for Cancer Waiting Times Dataset (CWT), Clinical Outcomes and Services Dataset (COSD) and National Audits at specialty level.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day to day management of Somerset, the cancer management system implemented in March 2026, delivering support, administration, technical management, maintenance and development.
- Lead the provision of accurate and complete cancer data on Somerset, liaising with the MDT team managers to ensure that data entry is timely and accurate at source, errors are highlighted and training supplied.
- Be the named system manager for Somerset, including managing access and training.
- Provide cancer specialist data analysis, information reports and interpretation of that data to the Trust and to clinical colleagues and divisions.
- Work with the Trust EPR systems and Business Intelligence teams to develop self-service data and information provision.
- Regular review of processes for efficiency and effectiveness; investigate issues relating to data availability, accuracy and relevance and propose solutions.
- Design and implement processes for integrating data in line with the strategic direction for information development set by the Cancer Performance Manager.
- Keep abreast of Information Standards, reporting requirements and information policy from the National Cancer Waiting Times Standards and ensure these are incorporated into reporting mechanisms.
- Lead line management for the information management team and provide mentoring/coaching as appropriate; oversee budget management for the cancer information data team and interim funding.
- Lead on providing cancer data to clinical divisions by preparing and disseminating robust reporting and a high-quality information service to support cancer delivery.
- Ensure departmental procedures for producing reports and analyses are available; deputise for the Cancer Performance Manager when needed.
- Collaborate with IT system managers, Data Quality Manager and BI team; identify adverse trends or data issues early and address them.
- Manage Somerset Cancer Registry (SCR), ensure system maintenance, future deployment of modules, training of users, and maintain data quality to meet NHS requirements.
- Support information governance, security and confidentiality in line with NHS policies and the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
- Lead change initiatives across the information team and manage problem and configuration management for live applications.
- Ensure compliance with DSNC updates and other information policy; maintain relationships with IT and training teams.
- Be prepared to undertake other duties as appropriate and agreed with the Cancer Performance Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Informatics or Information qualification to degree level or equivalent experience
- Masters degree or ability to function and practice at masters level
- Experience of managing complex information management development projects
- Experience of using and developing Somerset Cancer Registry
- Evidence of ongoing professional development; management qualification or equivalent
- Experience delivering statutory, commissioning, and clinical information reporting requirements
- Experience interpreting national guidance within an information environment
- Experience NHS Information Management and data analysis
- Experience delivering technical training to non-technical staff
- Experience working in the NHS in a management role; recent leadership of a NHS team
- Ability to model the impact of planning decisions on acute healthcare and to work with healthcare professionals
- Experience with clinical terminology (OPCS, ICD-10, HRG, SNOMED)
- Strong data quality focus and ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
Additional Information
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave and commit to being Disability Confident and an equal opportunities employer. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and wellbeing support. Travel across hospital sites may be required. The role involves emotional effort including complex problem solving, collaborative decision making and change management.
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