East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Colorectal Pathway Navigator

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Job summary

To support the patients on the early diagnostic pathway through administration triage, chasing test results and liaising with GPs, within the Trust Cancer Site Specific Pathways, for patients with suspected cancer. The post-holder will be a link between the nursing, diagnostic services, operational teams and most importantly, patients. By providing effective and efficient patient focused co-ordination of a Cancer Pathway, it will enable patients to be given diagnosis or exclusion of cancer at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

To support the design and implementation of the early diagnostic pathway within the Trust Cancer Site Specific Pathways, for patients with suspected cancer. The post-holder will be a link between the nursing, diagnostic services, operational teams and most importantly, patients. By providing effective and efficient patient focused co-ordination of a Cancer Pathway, it will enable patients to be given diagnosis or exclusion of cancer at the earliest opportunity.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3473

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working without supervision and as part of a team, pro-actively and effectively managing your own workload to meet constricting targets/deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of Cancer Services within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of a variety of data entry systems

Desirable

  • Data Protection
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working without supervision and as part of a team, pro-actively and effectively managing your own workload to meet constricting targets/deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of Cancer Services within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of a variety of data entry systems

Desirable

  • Data Protection

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

2WW Faster Diagnostic Nurse

Debbie Discala

d.discala@nhs.net

07967592079

Details

Date posted

07 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3473

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD


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