Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer Services team in an innovative position of Cancer Pathway Navigator within The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group.
The Pathway Navigator will be pivotal in supporting early diagnostic pathways for patients with a suspected cancer to achieve a definitive diagnosis by day 28 following referral by the GP. The navigator will be involved from the beginning of the pathway to work both directly and indirectly with both patients and their carers to assist in coordinating the patient pathway. The role of the navigator will be to improve both patient compliance and the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
We require a Pathway Navigator. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic individuals to support Cancer Pathways across NCA.
We require dynamic flexible individuals with advanced IT, administrative and organisational skills. The post holders will be required to have excellent communication skills and an ability to deal with complex situations with service users and clinicians over the phone and in person.
An ability to work autonomously and to respond quickly to requests is required in addition to the ability to use your own initiative.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent demonstrable skills
- NVQ2/3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Basic Communication Skills Training (e.g. Sage/Thyme)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages; e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and experience of using the Trust's IT systems; eg PAS, CRIS, SCR etc
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and administrative skills with ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to communicate at all levels and in difficult circumstances
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health care setting.
- Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation
- Experience of managing priorities under pressure to meet service needs and strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience co-ordinating a patient workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent demonstrable skills
- NVQ2/3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Basic Communication Skills Training (e.g. Sage/Thyme)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages; e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and experience of using the Trust's IT systems; eg PAS, CRIS, SCR etc
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and administrative skills with ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to communicate at all levels and in difficult circumstances
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health care setting.
- Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation
- Experience of managing priorities under pressure to meet service needs and strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience co-ordinating a patient workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).