Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within Cancer Performance department for a motivated and dedicated Cancer Pathway Navigator.Reporting to the MDT Co-ordinator and working closely with the Management and Clinical teams, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that deadlines are met and that there is a pro- active co-ordination of cancer patient pathways to ensure appropriate treatment is received in line with national and local targets.
The post holder will establish key working relationships with all members of the administrative and clinical teams including nursing and medical staff, allied health professional and support workers.
They will assist the MDTC in facilitating the tracking of ITT patients and surveillance tracking. They will act as a point of contact (in phone and in person) in communications with patients, relatives and GPs and other external hospital staff / tertiary referrers.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing waiting times and cancer outcomes data, monitoring and data collection (including collection and tracking of notes).
You will also be responsible for supporting weekly PTL meeting of which you will help to prepare facilitate and record outcomes of each patient via the Somerset cancer database.
As a Cancer Pathway Navigator you will ensure concise and daily tracking of each step in a patient pathway, data quality and completeness, expediting appointments/visits ensuring patients are not delayed at any point in their pathway.
You will also work closely with Wait List Teams and Secretaries and ensure regular communication with Sunderland and off-site clinics/colleagues.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate with all levels of staff at Barts Health NHS Trust and other hospitals within and outside the Network, GPs and patients to obtain or verify relevant information relating to cancer waiting times and to share best practice.
To understand and communicate to clinical teams the Trusts annual Cancer Waiting Times targets and be aware of the impact on the Trust, if targets are not met.
Ensure all patients on a 62 day pathway (62 day standard, screening and upgrade) are monitored to avoid breaches.
Liaising with the radiology, pathology departments and clinicians to ensure patients are dated within the timelines as dictated by the specialty concerned.
Record accurate data on the Cancer Database (Somerset Cancer Registry)including importing diagnostic tests and pathology
Ensure the Minimum data set is received from external Trusts on patients referred for MDT discussion and/or Treatment
Ensure accurate InterTransfer dates are recorded for submission of cancer activity on to the CWT portal.
Escalate any bottle necks on the patients pathway to the Cancer Pathway Manger/s (CPMs) and/or services
To work and liaise with a diverse group of colleagues, i.e. CNSS Consultants Spr/Regs, Radiologist/Histopathologists GPS, and key stake holders within the Trust to ensure patients are facilitated through their cancer pathway.
To cross cover colleagues when they are on annual leave and throughout periods of sickness, moving between appropriate hospital sites if needed.
To assist with the preparation of MDT lists when required
Collate pathology and/or diagnostic reports for results review clinics
To liaise with referring trusts for diagnostics and treating hospitals to ensure patients are seen and treated in accordance with Cancer Waiting Times targets. Obtaining/escalating diagnostics and TCI dates and capacity issues outside of the trust where applicable.
To ensure that the Chemotherapy and Surgical validations tally with Somerset cancer registry to ensure all cancer patients are identified and captured
To attend Cancer PTL meetings for patients in the diagnostic phase
To email referral Spor forms to tertiary centers for treatment, MDT discussions and diagnostic tests
To identify patients who have DNAd their diagnostics tests or outpatient appointment and manage appropriatelyEnsure patients are followed up on an appropriate pathway once first definitive treatment has occurred.
A Cancer Pathway Navigator will encompass elements of PTL management, ITT patients and surveillance tracking within the role.
To work with the strictest confidence at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate with all levels of staff at Barts Health NHS Trust and other hospitals within and outside the Network, GPs and patients to obtain or verify relevant information relating to cancer waiting times and to share best practice.
To understand and communicate to clinical teams the Trusts annual Cancer Waiting Times targets and be aware of the impact on the Trust, if targets are not met.
Ensure all patients on a 62 day pathway (62 day standard, screening and upgrade) are monitored to avoid breaches.
Liaising with the radiology, pathology departments and clinicians to ensure patients are dated within the timelines as dictated by the specialty concerned.
Record accurate data on the Cancer Database (Somerset Cancer Registry)including importing diagnostic tests and pathology
Ensure the Minimum data set is received from external Trusts on patients referred for MDT discussion and/or Treatment
Ensure accurate InterTransfer dates are recorded for submission of cancer activity on to the CWT portal.
Escalate any bottle necks on the patients pathway to the Cancer Pathway Manger/s (CPMs) and/or services
To work and liaise with a diverse group of colleagues, i.e. CNSS Consultants Spr/Regs, Radiologist/Histopathologists GPS, and key stake holders within the Trust to ensure patients are facilitated through their cancer pathway.
To cross cover colleagues when they are on annual leave and throughout periods of sickness, moving between appropriate hospital sites if needed.
To assist with the preparation of MDT lists when required
Collate pathology and/or diagnostic reports for results review clinics
To liaise with referring trusts for diagnostics and treating hospitals to ensure patients are seen and treated in accordance with Cancer Waiting Times targets. Obtaining/escalating diagnostics and TCI dates and capacity issues outside of the trust where applicable.
To ensure that the Chemotherapy and Surgical validations tally with Somerset cancer registry to ensure all cancer patients are identified and captured
To attend Cancer PTL meetings for patients in the diagnostic phase
To email referral Spor forms to tertiary centers for treatment, MDT discussions and diagnostic tests
To identify patients who have DNAd their diagnostics tests or outpatient appointment and manage appropriatelyEnsure patients are followed up on an appropriate pathway once first definitive treatment has occurred.
A Cancer Pathway Navigator will encompass elements of PTL management, ITT patients and surveillance tracking within the role.
To work with the strictest confidence at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate with a good level of education to A-Level (or equivalent) standard
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 Years' experience of Working in a health care environment
- Minimum of 2 Years' experience of Working in a multi-faceted organization
- Experience of cancer pathways
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working and coordinating an MDT
- Maintaining and management of complex databases
- Experience of interpreting and extracting information from paper and electronically
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS cancer waiting times targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS ITT & Faster diagnosis process
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals
- Understanding of NHS agenda
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to maintain & communicate information clearly and concise
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically
- Effective communicator at all levels and is able to manage conflicts and difficult situations through the use of effective communication
- Works well under pressure and does not allow deadlines to adversely impact on interpersonal communication or quality of work.
- Works effectively as a member of a team
- Knowledge of working with Microsoft packages including, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Ability to digest and interpret verbal instruction effectively
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work with the willingness to learn and develop the role
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
- Able to deal with patients and their relatives in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
Desirable
- Able to work on own initiative
- Effective time management skills
- Knowledge of NHS systems including EPR and the Somerset Cancer Registry or ability to learn to use tools
- Demonstrate Barts Health vision, values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- An enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond constructively to changes and demands as required
- Resilience, Enthusiasm, Motivation
- Reliability and good time keeping
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate with a good level of education to A-Level (or equivalent) standard
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 Years' experience of Working in a health care environment
- Minimum of 2 Years' experience of Working in a multi-faceted organization
- Experience of cancer pathways
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working and coordinating an MDT
- Maintaining and management of complex databases
- Experience of interpreting and extracting information from paper and electronically
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS cancer waiting times targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS ITT & Faster diagnosis process
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals
- Understanding of NHS agenda
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to maintain & communicate information clearly and concise
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically
- Effective communicator at all levels and is able to manage conflicts and difficult situations through the use of effective communication
- Works well under pressure and does not allow deadlines to adversely impact on interpersonal communication or quality of work.
- Works effectively as a member of a team
- Knowledge of working with Microsoft packages including, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Ability to digest and interpret verbal instruction effectively
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work with the willingness to learn and develop the role
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
- Able to deal with patients and their relatives in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
Desirable
- Able to work on own initiative
- Effective time management skills
- Knowledge of NHS systems including EPR and the Somerset Cancer Registry or ability to learn to use tools
- Demonstrate Barts Health vision, values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- An enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond constructively to changes and demands as required
- Resilience, Enthusiasm, Motivation
- Reliability and good time keeping
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).
