The role supports Cancer service evaluation, quality improvement, and compliance with NHS standards.
The Cancer Audit Assistant provides administrative and data support to the cancer audit and outcomes team, helping to ensure accurate, timely, and complete cancer data is collected, recorded, and submitted in line with national audit and reporting requirements.
The post holder will provide dedicated data entry and audit support for the ten national cancer audits coordinated by the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN). This includes interpreting clinical and non-clinical information and accurately inputting data into Cancer Data Set forms from multiple sources, such as diagnoses, TNM classification, tumour morphology and ICD coding.
The role requires working to strict deadlines to ensure the timely annual submissions and support to MDT Co-ordinators with data collection. You will maintain accurate audit records, monitoring progress against timelines and carry out regular checks, to ensure data quality and completeness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27.05.2026
