Job requirements
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of using data capture systems for the collection, validation and reporting of information.
- Experience
Experience of data collection, validation and reporting.
- Experience
Ability to summarise and present data in an appropriate format
- Experience
Experience of producing routine reports and summaries.
- Qualifications
Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics (Grades A-C).
- Qualifications
NVQ 4 in business administration/BTEC Business diploma or equivalent experience/qualification
- Special Requirements
Ability to input data for significant periods of time.
- Special Requirements
Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Special Requirements
Ability to cope with exposure to details about patients that may be distressing.
- Special Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel across trust sites as required.
- Special Requirements
Positive attitude towards change.
- Special Requirements
Flexible and adaptable.
- Special Requirements
Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to apply practical analytical skills to support data collection, validation and reporting.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of NHS Data standards and their application to the management of patient data collection.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS healthcare systems acquired through work-based experience.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Possess a sound working knowledge of data collection, extraction and reporting.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Experience of supporting data quality improvement activities.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work independently but also be a good team worker.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Able to demonstrate a responsible and mature approach to work and colleagues.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to identify
- Special Skills & Knowledge
problems and work with team to solve and take appropriate action.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professional and administrative staff.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Ability to follow policies and procedures and highlight areas where improvements may be required
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience
Experience implementing quality improvement processes.
- Experience
Experience of contributing to the development and maintenance of SOPs.
- Experience
Experience of supporting patient surveys and analysing results.
- Qualifications
Certificate/Diploma in Healthcare Informatics related subject or relevant experience
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of national standards relating to healthcare e.g. NICE guidance.
- Special Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of cancer pathways and audit reporting requirements
Job summary
The Cancer Data Project Coordinator is a 12-month fixed term position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Cancer Data Project Manager and site-specific multidisciplinary teams to support delivery of a range of data improvement projects.
You will support the planning, coordination and delivery of data improvement projects under the direction of the Cancer Data Project Manager. This will include developing, maintaining and updating project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. In addition, you will work with relevant staff to facilitate active participation in all work streams and achieve the project aims.
Working across multiple NHS systems, you will identify data gaps and support the development of solutions, including data dashboards, reports, patient surveys and recommendations for service improvement.
We are looking for someone proactive,self-motivated, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and demands of the project within the Cancer Services Department
Main duties of the job
You will support the Cancer Data Project Manager to deliver all the project objectives, using strong administrative skills to update and maintain key documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Using your analytical skills, you will identify data gaps and opportunities for improvement, extracting and combining information from existing healthcare systems to create new reports designed to improve patient pathways and experience.
You will use excellent communication skills to work with clinical teams, patients and other key stakeholders, obtaining insight and information which will contribute to delivery of identified project outcomes.
With support from Cancer Data Project Manager, you will provide day to day supervision, support and guidance for two Band 3 Cancer Data Project Officers.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Details
- Date posted: 07 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9439-2627-1051-2
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will work across multiple healthcare systems to review existing data, data collection methodology and reporting functionality, identifying opportunities to create bespoke solutions. Working with Cancer Data Project Manager, you will consolidate data from multiple sources to support development of new reports, dashboards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As part of the role, you will develop patient surveys, working directly with clinicals teams people affected by cancer to ensure they are completed.
You will keep track of the projects progress, ensuring all documentation is up to date and work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders to support timely delivery of the project outcomes.
Further details of the role are available withing the job description.
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This advert is for Cancer Data Project Coordinator with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Coordinator (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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