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Job summary

Main area
Haem-oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-24-085-HAEM
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Aintree
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2024 23:59

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Haemato-oncology Pathway Navigator - Clinical Rapid Diagnostic service

NHS AfC: Band 4

 

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk).

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

The aim of the Haemato-oncology Pathway Navigator role is to help support and navigate patients, their families and carers through 
cancer pathways. The service’s prime aim is to be 
patient-focused and proactive in seeing that the patient 
receives the very best cancer pathway experience with 
continual communication and support. 
You will be involved throughout the patient journey from 
referral to follow up within the hospital setting, working 
directly and indirectly with patients and their carers, 
assisting the clinical team in coordinating the patient 
pathway. The role requires someone with exceptional 
organisational skills who can demonstrate great 
communication and interpersonal skills. A caring and 
sensitive attitude is essential as you will be dealing with 
patients, their families and carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work independently 
within the appropriate policies and procedures for the 
service and will actively support and contribute to the 
requirements of the service and ensure compliance with 
performance targets and quality standards required at 
a local and national level.
They will coordinate care and act as a single point of 
access for patients They will work with allied NHS 
organizations to enable patients to access required 
tests as needed, This includes undertaking a Holistic 
Need Assessment at key points along the treatment 
pathway. This includes speaking to patients about what 
matters to them through this holistic conversation and 
assessment.
They will provide cancer information and signpost them 
to support services and resources and will develop 
personalized care plans which will be shared with the 
specialist teams and community services.
They will enable patients to navigate Health and Social 
care services, supporting patients to maximize their 
quality of life whilst receiving treatment at the cancer 
centre

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

Kind
Empowered
Responsible
Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of person-centred care
  • Understanding of the health and social care environment
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the role of specialist cancer trusts
  • Experience in coordinating a patient workload
  • Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
  • Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) (Grades 4-9) or equivalent
  • NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continued role development
  • Willingness to undertake learning and development courses
  • Coaching or teaching qualification
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant health or social care experience at Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience in the use of data management
  • Knowledge of patient needs when being treated in a healthcare setting
  • Evidence of good communications skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Thomas
Job title
Lead Nurse Rare Cancers
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01513188651
Additional information

Michelle Downer

Cancer Support Worker

07824769124

[email protected]

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