Cancer Pathway Navigator
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 10 March 2025
Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months or Secondment.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Cancer Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients from the diagnostic phase. The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channelling and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Cancer MDT Co-ordinators GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines.
If you are Internal please note, as with all secondment opportunities, interested parties should discuss the opportunity with their line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working closely with all key members of the multidisciplinary team within primary and secondary care and service users relating to cancer to ensure all patients receive a consistent and effective service:
- Clinical Lead for Site Specific Cancer
- Medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary teams
- Outpatient departments (OPD), appointment booking centre, radiology, pathology.
- Other pathway navigators
- Clinical team secretaries
- GP Practices.
About us
Bolton has a well established cancer services team and we are looking for a new member to join us in delivering the highest standard of patient care and support from the time of referral and throughout the cancer pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including Maths & English at grade C or equivalent
- Level 3 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. NVQ or similar)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Level 4 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. foundation degree)
- Basic counselling
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Relevant Health or Social Care experience
- Computer literate, with full knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Experience of co-ordinating a patient workload
Skills & personal qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision.
- Effective organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including Maths & English at grade C or equivalent
- Level 3 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. NVQ or similar)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Level 4 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. foundation degree)
- Basic counselling
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Relevant Health or Social Care experience
- Computer literate, with full knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Experience of co-ordinating a patient workload
Skills & personal qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision.
- Effective organisational skills
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).
