University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

HCC Pathway Navigator

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Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and improving liver health outcomes? Join our team at UHSussex as a Hepatology Surveillance Navigator! We are offering two exciting new Band 4 roles to support the delivery of a robust surveillance pathway for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) for local patients, in collaboration with the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA). One post will be based in Brighton and Hove at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, while the other will cover Worthing and Chichester. These fixed-term posts are funded for two years and will play a crucial role in early cancer detection for patients with cirrhosis.

Location:

  • One role based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Hove

  • One role covering Worthing and Chichester Monthly attendance at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for team meetings and training will be required.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an innovative service improving liver cancer detection and patient outcomes.

  • Access professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

  • Work in vibrant locations across Sussex with a focus on patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

As a Hepatology Surveillance Navigator, you will work closely with the Hepatology CNS team and Consultants, supporting the coordination and monitoring of surveillance pathways for patients at risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma. This includes ensuring timely patient engagement in surveillance protocols, tracking key milestones in patient care, and maintaining surveillance databases.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per year

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-6734387-DEC24

Job locations

Post 1 Worthing Hospital /St Richards and Post 2. Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton

Brighton and Worthing

BN2 5JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support scheduling of liver surveillance clinics and patient assessments.

  • Track patient engagement, ensuring timely access to surveillance scans and diagnostics.

  • Maintain and populate the liver surveillance database, ensuring data accuracy and preparing reports for NHS E.

  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to fast-track patients with abnormal results into appropriate care pathways.

  • Provide direct patient support, including appointment reminders and navigation through the healthcare system.

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to ensure streamlined patient care across sites.

  • Ensure all patient records are tracked, stored securely, and transferred between trusts as required.

  • Contribute to audit processes, service development, and ongoing improvement of the surveillance pathway.

Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Collect and update patient data, ensuring accuracy for reporting and service improvement.

  • Support the analysis of target surveillance breaches and escalate any issues to management.

  • Apply Today to Help Shape the Future of Liver Health in Sussex.

    Location:

    • One post based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Hove.

    • One post covering Worthing and Chichester.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support scheduling of liver surveillance clinics and patient assessments.

  • Track patient engagement, ensuring timely access to surveillance scans and diagnostics.

  • Maintain and populate the liver surveillance database, ensuring data accuracy and preparing reports for NHS E.

  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to fast-track patients with abnormal results into appropriate care pathways.

  • Provide direct patient support, including appointment reminders and navigation through the healthcare system.

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to ensure streamlined patient care across sites.

  • Ensure all patient records are tracked, stored securely, and transferred between trusts as required.

  • Contribute to audit processes, service development, and ongoing improvement of the surveillance pathway.

Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Collect and update patient data, ensuring accuracy for reporting and service improvement.

  • Support the analysis of target surveillance breaches and escalate any issues to management.

  • Apply Today to Help Shape the Future of Liver Health in Sussex.

    Location:

    • One post based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Hove.

    • One post covering Worthing and Chichester.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above or equivilant
  • Strong administrative experience
  • Experience liaising with patients/members of the public
  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience working with IT systems
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Database Management

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS Role
  • Experience using bespoke IT systems
  • Experience in medical environment

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above or equivilant
  • Strong administrative experience
  • Experience liaising with patients/members of the public
  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience working with IT systems
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Database Management

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS Role
  • Experience using bespoke IT systems
  • Experience in medical environment

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Post 1 Worthing Hospital /St Richards and Post 2. Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton

Brighton and Worthing

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Post 1 Worthing Hospital /St Richards and Post 2. Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton

Brighton and Worthing

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

Samantha Readhead

Samantha.readhead@nhs.net

07884087151

Details

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per year

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-6734387-DEC24

Job locations

Post 1 Worthing Hospital /St Richards and Post 2. Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton

Brighton and Worthing

BN2 5JJ


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