Waiting Times Coordinator – Cancer – Internal Only

Job Description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Waiting Times Coordinator- Cancer based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

30 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The Waiting Times Coordinator – Cancer Services is a pivotal role in the monitoring and successful delivery of cancer waiting times targets. The postholder will provide line management to the team of cancer pathway coordinators, including updating of relevant electronic HR systems.

The role requires expert knowledge of cancer waiting times pathways, and data and definitions, and involves validation of local waiting times data and creation of a suite of weekly, monthly and quarterly statutory returns, as well as local reports.

The postholder will work closely with the Assistant General Manager – Cancer to undertake demand and capacity analysis of cancer pathways, and to identify and take forward various improvement projects. The postholder will work closely with medical and nursing staff to influence changes in practice and may deputise at times for the Assistant General Manager at various regional and national meetings.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Tim McCracken at .

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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