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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

HCC Pathway Navigator

The closing date is 14 October 2025

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Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting Band 4 opportunity to support the delivery of a robust surveillance pathway for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), in collaboration with the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA).

Based across Worthing and Chichester, the role includes fortnightly attendance at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) for team meetings, training and collaboration with the wider hepatology team to ensure strong connections and shared learning. Initial training will also take place at RSCH, with structured induction and continued support throughout the role.

The post is funded for 20 months on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis. The post holder will have a crucial role in supporting early cancer detection for patients living with cirrhosis, helping to improve outcomes through timely surveillance and coordination of 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 (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7365222-SEP25

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

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

  • 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

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

  • 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.

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

01243788122

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7365222-SEP25

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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