Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individual to join our UGI cancer team as a Pathway Navigator. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering earlier cancer pathways by ensuring a coordinated and smooth service for patients through their pathway.
We are keen to hear from individuals who have the necessary drive and motivation to support service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The Cancer Pathway Navigator role will be involved from the beginning of the patient's pathway and will support the clinical team in implementing early diagnostic pathways for patients with suspected cancer to achieve definitive diagnosis by day 28. They will ensure all patients move through the pathway without delay which will ultimately lead to a quicker diagnosis and treatment.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
With frequent contact with patients and their families, it is essential that the post holders are emotionally resilient with a caring and sensitive attitude. They will also have excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of health professionals to ensure tests and appointments are coordinated and scheduled in a timely manner and patients are kept informed at all times.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cancer targets and patient pathways. It is desirable that they have previous NHS experience in a patient facing role, a good level of education, experience of using Cancer Waiting Times systems, clinical IT systems and are competent in Microsoft Office packages. We are looking for enthusiastic and conscientious team players with excellent time-management and organisational skills who can work autonomously and well under pressure.
If you think you are the right person to take on this challenge, we would like to hear from you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With frequent contact with patients and their families, it is essential that the post holders are emotionally resilient with a caring and sensitive attitude. They will also have excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of health professionals to ensure tests and appointments are coordinated and scheduled in a timely manner and patients are kept informed at all times.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cancer targets and patient pathways. It is desirable that they have previous NHS experience in a patient facing role, a good level of education, experience of using Cancer Waiting Times systems, clinical IT systems and are competent in Microsoft Office packages. We are looking for enthusiastic and conscientious team players with excellent time-management and organisational skills who can work autonomously and well under pressure.
If you think you are the right person to take on this challenge, we would like to hear from you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams and in Isolation.
- Experience of patient or customer engagement
- Proven experience of working to tight and strict deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or social care
- Knowledge of cancer and the cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of five GCSE's or equivalent qualification/ experience
- ECDL or equivalent skills
- NVQ 2/3 In Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate at all levels and in difficult circumstances
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using Trust IT systems, e.g. Medway, CRIS, SCR
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A commitment to collaborative working to create best outcomes
- An ability to travel between sites if required
- A commitment to quality and safety
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams and in Isolation.
- Experience of patient or customer engagement
- Proven experience of working to tight and strict deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or social care
- Knowledge of cancer and the cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of five GCSE's or equivalent qualification/ experience
- ECDL or equivalent skills
- NVQ 2/3 In Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate at all levels and in difficult circumstances
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using Trust IT systems, e.g. Medway, CRIS, SCR
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A commitment to collaborative working to create best outcomes
- An ability to travel between sites if required
- A commitment to quality and safety
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).
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).
