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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.The RoleThe role of the Lung Cancer Facilitator is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the lung cancer waiting list. Patient activity is planned to achieve patient guarantees, utilising all available resources and minimise patient waiting times. The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Service Manager, Lead Clinician and Waiting List Manager to effectively manage and take an active role in the continual development of the lung cancer service, ensuring the capacity is fully utilised across the service.Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Location based in Glasgow Royal InfirmaryFull-time position (37 hours per week)Permanent ContractShift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 16:30pmKey ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the management of the waiting list within the lung cancer service and ensure accuracy and completeness through the appropriate staff.Ensure arrangements are in place to achieve the cancer waiting time targets within NHS GG&C as agreed with the Scottish Government and as committed to in the National Plan.Support the maintenance of the lung cancer database systems.Continuously develop the Lung Cancer Service and ensure capacity is fully utilised.Access information from the radiology electronic web-based application and alert the relevant clinician for urgent review.Proactively obtain patient test results and present to clinicians for review.Work towards minimising patient waiting times and ensure no patient exceeds the guarantees by identifying and highlighting long waiters to the relevant Service Manager/Waiting List Manager.Maintain electronic data storage e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Use the Microstrategy application to monitor cancer tracked patients.Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: EssentialExperience in cancer services or complex healthcare coordination (e.g., respiratory/oncology/MDT).Strong organisational skills with meticulous data management; confident using NHS systems and Excel.Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.Ability to anticipate pathway risks, escalate appropriately, and drive timely resolutions.DesirableKnowledge of lung cancer diagnostics and pathways (CT, PET-CT, bronchoscopy/EBUS).Experience with cancer waiting-times reporting.What We OfferWe offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidaysMembership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefitsSalary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based coursesEnhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and servicesConfidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.For An Informal Discussion, Please ContactMhairi McGuigan, Interim Business Manager, On 0141 201 6350 or email Mhairi.mcguigan@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. 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