HCC Pathway Navigator
The closing date is 14 October 2025
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:
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One role based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Hove
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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?
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Be part of an innovative service improving liver cancer detection and patient outcomes.
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Access professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.
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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 (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
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
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