Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education with GCSE English and Mathemetics
- Level 3 Health or social care qualification (eg. NVQ or similar)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels.
- Practical problems solving skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contact with patients who have cancer.
- Able to prioritise work and work of others.
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision.
Desirable
- Medical secretarial experience
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependant on the needs of the service.
- Must be prepared to work across different hospital sites.
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats.
- Empathic and caring nature, able to be sensitive to the needs of patients and their carers
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education with GCSE English and Mathemetics
- Level 3 Health or social care qualification (eg. NVQ or similar)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels.
- Practical problems solving skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contact with patients who have cancer.
- Able to prioritise work and work of others.
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision.
Desirable
- Medical secretarial experience
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependant on the needs of the service.
- Must be prepared to work across different hospital sites.
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats.
- Empathic and caring nature, able to be sensitive to the needs of patients and their carers
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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).
