Job summary
Dudley Group are seeking to recruit a Cancer Care Navigator to support out Head & Neck team.
Care Coordination is not one person's role, job or responsibility. It is the joining up of services, coordination, information and communication between care givers, treatment providers, those living with and beyond cancer and their families that creates a seamless experience of care (NHS Improvement, 2011).
The purpose of this role is to complement the existing cancer site specific team. To help them support patients through diagnosis, treatment pathways and follow up. To ensure the provision of safe, seamless, appropriate service. This helps maximise the health and quality of life of patient and carers.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to complement the existing cancer site specific team. To help them support patients through diagnosis, treatment pathways and follow up. To ensure the provision of safe, seamless, appropriate service. This helps maximise the health and quality of life of patient and carers. Improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSE's at level/grade 4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent qualification
- Able to demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft office packages, particularly outlook, excel and word
Desirable
- Awareness of national cancer strategies and policies
- Experience of NHS PAS systems
- Experience of Somerset Cancer Register
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft office packages, particularly outlook, excel and word
- Competent in the use of information technology systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of initiating and seeing through to completion of tasks or work-streams within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of NHS PAS systems
- Experience of Somerset Cancer Register
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSE's at level/grade 4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent qualification
- NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent qualification
- Able to demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft office packages, particularly outlook, excel and word
Desirable
- Awareness of national cancer strategies and policies
- Experience of NHS PAS systems
- Experience of Somerset Cancer Register
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft office packages, particularly outlook, excel and word
- Competent in the use of information technology systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of initiating and seeing through to completion of tasks or work-streams within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of NHS PAS systems
- Experience of Somerset Cancer Register
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).