Patient Pathway Navigator - Head and Neck services
This job is now closed
Job summary
Patient Pathway Navigator
Band 5
The successful applicant will be a confident self-starter who can easily adapt to complex situations requiring quick solutions. They will be the key link between the Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Admissions Co-ordinators, MDT Co-ordinators, GPs, Senior Management, Patients and Relatives. This will require advanced communication and organisational skills. The post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to useful resources and to teams or individuals that may be able to answer their queries. They will demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and integrity representing the organisation at all times and embracing the Trusts values. The post holder will be committed to undertaking ongoing training and be invested in their own development.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck department to join a diverse multidisciplinary team working to keep cancer patient pathways as streamlined and efficient as possible. The Cancer Navigator is a post within this team and will be key to the delivery of the national cancer waiting time standards. The organisation has recruited Cancer Navigators in other business units which has led to improved performance and a better patient experience. The hope is to build a network of Navigators across the division to share best practice and continue to improve the care our cancer patients receive.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Details
Date posted
27 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,720 to £39,769 a year p.a inc of HCAS (outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-NN-5243859-A&C-Z-A
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)