Macmillan Cancer Navigator

Job summary

As a leading UK Academic Health Science Centre, we at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of innovation and service development and delivering world class clinical outcomes.We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated professionals to join the Macmillan Cancer Navigator Service, a telephone based support service providing a single point of access for all cancer patients under the care of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, including their family and external healthcare providers. You will be part of a team of 7 Navigators, supported by the Macmillan Patient Support Supervisor.You will have an opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of cancer patients and their families while enhancing your support and communication skills. This is a unique role that provides direct telephone contact with our patients as well as the chance to liaise with both clinical and administrative teams internally and externally.The ideal candidate will have experience of working with or supporting patients or clients with complex holistic needs, a good understanding of cancer and advanced communication skills. Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but not essential.We are advertising 1x substantive role.

Main duties of the job

• This role will support the coordination of care for post-treatment cancer patients through the National Cancer Survivorship agenda. This role will be focussed around the cohort of patients who are self-managing, and will support them in navigating the complex health and social care system following treatmen
• The post holder will work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), led by the MDT Lead Manager. The post will work closely with the Oncology, Surgical and Palliative Care teams to coordinate care across the Trust for patients with cancer. The post will closely link with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) for each tumour group. They will work with patients and their carers on a daily basis
• In addition, the post holder will be expected to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the voluntary and community sectors to support patient care across the health and social care continuum

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

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

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