Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team as a UGI Cancer Patient Navigator.

The successful candidate will support the Cancer Tumour Site Team to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey, by ensuring that the cancer pathways are coordinated, streamlined and all processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.

The Cancer Navigator’s will be responsible for communicating with patients and relevant departments to ensure all investigations are performed in a timely manner; either at the start of the pathway or during follow up.  Part of the role will be ensuring the personalised care agenda is embedded into the service. The post holder will also assist the Cancer Nurses with their daily workload as well as helping with data collection.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with or supporting patients or clients with complex needs, a good understanding of cancer and advanced communication skills. 

 Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the Specialist Cancer Care Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients through the Cancer Care Pathway. A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants, cancer nurse specialists and other staff involved in the cancer pathway. The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channelling and close co-ordination of the patients pathway ensuring robust communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust and close liaison with the community staff and oncology teams.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.