Job summary
Faster Diagnosis - Nurse Navigator (Band 6)
NHS England have developed a programme to establish Faster Diagnostic Centres (FDCs) or services (FDSs) to promote earlier diagnosis of or to rule out cancer.
This post offers a unique opportunity to join the Blenheim Head & Neck Team as its Nurse Navigator
This role will work independently but under the guidance and supervision of the Faster Diagnostic Leads, to enable and support patients who are on the Faster Diagnostic Service (FDS) pathway.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide specialist advice to professionals regarding individuals presenting with symptoms that could be due to cancer. The role involves communication with multiple healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care. Assisting with referral triaging / patient pathway support / MDT meeting liaison
About us
The post holder has the responsibility to provide a professional, comprehensive, and efficient service, which is effectively delivered to all patients in line with the FDS guidance.
The navigator will be able to access resources and services which will help patients to a more effective and speedy diagnosis of cancer or benign disease. This post will also act as a named point of contact for those patients and will be an appropriate support to help deal with complex patient issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
NHS England have developed a programme to establish Faster Diagnostic Centres (FDCs) or services (FDSs) to promote earlier diagnosis of or to rule out cancer.
This role will work independently but under the guidance and supervision of the Faster Diagnostic Leads, to enable and support patients who are on the Faster Diagnostic Service (FDS) pathway. The role will provide specialist advice to professionals regarding individuals presenting with symptoms that could be due to cancer. The role involves communication with multiple healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care.
The post holder has the responsibility to provide a professional, comprehensive, and efficient service, which is effectively delivered to all patients in line with the FDS guidance.
The navigator will be able to access resources and services which will help patients to a more effective and speedy diagnosis of cancer or benign disease. This post will also act as a named point of contact for those patients and will be an appropriate support to help deal with complex patient issues.
- Be an integral part of the FDS multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- To be a named point of contact for patients referred to Faster Diagnostic Service.
- To collect survey information for patients referred to the FDS.
- To provide guidance, supervision, support and participate in the training of Students, and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
- Support seamless care of patients with symptoms that could be due to cancer.
- Triage and Assess all FDS referrals and guide them to the appropriate diagnostic service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
NHS England have developed a programme to establish Faster Diagnostic Centres (FDCs) or services (FDSs) to promote earlier diagnosis of or to rule out cancer.
This role will work independently but under the guidance and supervision of the Faster Diagnostic Leads, to enable and support patients who are on the Faster Diagnostic Service (FDS) pathway. The role will provide specialist advice to professionals regarding individuals presenting with symptoms that could be due to cancer. The role involves communication with multiple healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care.
The post holder has the responsibility to provide a professional, comprehensive, and efficient service, which is effectively delivered to all patients in line with the FDS guidance.
The navigator will be able to access resources and services which will help patients to a more effective and speedy diagnosis of cancer or benign disease. This post will also act as a named point of contact for those patients and will be an appropriate support to help deal with complex patient issues.
- Be an integral part of the FDS multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- To be a named point of contact for patients referred to Faster Diagnostic Service.
- To collect survey information for patients referred to the FDS.
- To provide guidance, supervision, support and participate in the training of Students, and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
- Support seamless care of patients with symptoms that could be due to cancer.
- Triage and Assess all FDS referrals and guide them to the appropriate diagnostic service.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Post registration Nursing Experience
- Degree nursing qualification
Desirable
- Head & Neck Nursing Experience
- Oncology Nursing Experience
- Educated to Master's level
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Post registration Nursing Experience
- Degree nursing qualification
Desirable
- Head & Neck Nursing Experience
- Oncology Nursing Experience
- Educated to Master's level
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blenheim Head & Neck Unit, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
