Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, individual with excellent IT skills to join our diagnostic team as our cancer navigator/co-ordinator.
The Rapid Diagnostic Service/ Non specific symptoms Patient navigator is responsible for ensuring and facilitating an efficient and effective transition for patients on the NSS cancer pathway. The post holder will ensure the patient receives the appropriate diagnostic test and first definitive treatment within the specific timescale.
The post holder will ensure excellent patient coordination and support with patients having a single point of contact (the navigator) throughout their diagnostic journey, alongside access to the right information, support and advice.
In addition, the post holder with support the CNS team as required with the pre-diagnosis service which is responsible for supporting complex and vulnerable patients on suspected 2 week wait pathways to ensure we achieve the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
As part of the diagnostic support team you will be supporting our GRAIL trial patients within Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
- Patient navigator roles may, additionally, support the NSS service by ensuring shared and consistent information about the patient's journey is available to all those involved in the process
- Provide an initial point of contact for GPs to telephone if they have questions about the NSS referral criteria;
- Track patients referred to the NSS to ensure they are meeting the Faster Diagnostic Standards;
- Coordinate and attend Virtual triage meetings and support the patient on to the next step in their pathway
- Ensuring all necessary patients are discussed, and agreed actions are followed up
- Contact Patients and support them as directed by the CNS team
- Working collaboratively with the CNS team to support all aspects of pre diagnostic phase
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Please see job description and arrange for an informal visit within the team.
This role is for 12 months fixed term or secondments with line managers approval, and will require trustwide working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Please see job description and arrange for an informal visit within the team.
This role is for 12 months fixed term or secondments with line managers approval, and will require trustwide working.
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- oPrevious acute hospital experience
- oExperience of multi professional working.
- oExperience using IT systems
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team
- oPrevious cancer pathway experience
- oPrevious MDT experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent
Evidence of particular: knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to work independently.
- oSelf-motivated
- oUses own initiative.
- oCompetent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and excellent behaviors in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- oMotivated and resourceful
Specific requirements
Essential
- oFlexibility attitude and approach to work
- oAbility to deal with emotional situations
- oAbility to prioritise and work under pressure
- oAbility to travel independently to enable work anywhere within ULHT area when required
- oDemonstrates a person centred approach to care
- oPhysically able to access and function in a variety of locations
- oProfessional appearance
Desirable
- oGood understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- oPrevious acute hospital experience
- oExperience of multi professional working.
- oExperience using IT systems
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team
- oPrevious cancer pathway experience
- oPrevious MDT experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent
Evidence of particular: knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to work independently.
- oSelf-motivated
- oUses own initiative.
- oCompetent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and excellent behaviors in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- oMotivated and resourceful
Specific requirements
Essential
- oFlexibility attitude and approach to work
- oAbility to deal with emotional situations
- oAbility to prioritise and work under pressure
- oAbility to travel independently to enable work anywhere within ULHT area when required
- oDemonstrates a person centred approach to care
- oPhysically able to access and function in a variety of locations
- oProfessional appearance
Desirable
- oGood understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS
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).
