Screening Pathway Navigator (Bowel Cancer)

Job summary

The Screening Pathway Navigator will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) team in caring for the physical, social and psychological needs of patients and carers following a FIT+ referral, throughout the diagnostic pathway and up to the point of referral for cancer or discharge to recall or surveillance.

The post holder will liaise with the Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) team, who will have regular direct contact with patients, providing support, advice, signposting and assistance for those requiring a diagnostic test (Screening Colonoscopy or alternative test) following an abnormal (FIT positive) screening test. The role will also involve administrative tasks deemed suitable to the role by the Lead Nurse and Programme Manager.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

• Triaging telephone calls and providing basic advice and support.
• Liaising and referring to other appropriate healthcare professionals.
• To assist the SSP's to ensure that patients are signposted in a timely manner to appropriate services following their electronic Health Needs Assessment.
• To ensure the appropriate management of patient information and the co-ordination of patient pathways through collaborative working with medical secretaries, MDT coordinators, clinical staff and other departments as required within the Trust/region
• Assist in the development of care pathways and implement improvements to the administrative element of the pathway
• Ensure that directorate administrative and clerical functions are carried out to the highest quality standards by monitoring and suggesting improvements to services.
• To lead on the health promotion of the service.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.