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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has a risen for a Cancer Pathway Navigator to join our dynamic team. Ideally you will have experience of working unsupervised and you will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.

You will have an aptitude for data and information, preferably with an NHS background and experience of using Allscripts and other hospital systems / applications but training will be provided. You will be responsible for the tracking of cancer pathways and supporting the faster diagnosis target ensuring patient letters are being sent to patients to inform them of their diagnosis or non-diagnosis. You will also be a support to the MDM coordinators, ensuring the MDM is covered at all times. As part of cancer compliance we ensurethat person centered care is delivered in a timely and professional manner and work to deadlines in line with local and national requirements.

* Previous applicants - please do not apply for this, or similar role if you were unsuccessful in the last 6 months.

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Main duties of the job

You will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.

The post requires you to be able to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of tasks within tight timescales in an effective professional manner. To work under pressure, show initiative and play an important role in the effective organisation of MDMs and cancer compliance.

About us

The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.