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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-CCG-824
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Cancer Care Navigator Gynaecology

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with passion for providing gold standard care for patients who have cancer. 

This role will work within a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and lead consultants within the Gynaecology cancer team, if you would like to work in a friendly, passionate and caring team then this role could be for you. 

You will be providing a supportive role to the team, and will be providing administrative and tracking role, you will work in collaboration with the nursing team and to support patients through their cancer pathway.  

Main duties of the job

Triage incoming calls, initiate appropriate response according to assessment tools, protocols and individual pathways, liaising with the CNS team as appropriate 

Provide basic telephone advice and refer or signpost to other sources of support 

Coordinate the necessary assessments, appointments, investigations as per the patients care plan, including the use of the somerset cancer register system 

Document and monitor aspects of care coordination and service delivery 

Resolve issues which are perceived barriers to patient care 

Assist people to access appropriate information and signpost as appropriate 

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 in business administration or equivalent knowledge gained in practice
  • GCSEs Grade 4-9

Experience and knowledge/skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience of coming into contact with cancer patients
  • Experience of working with multi professionals
  • Experience of using hospital IT systems
  • Be able to communicate effectively with patients and professions
  • Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Good understanding of patient centred care
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of coaching/teaching patients

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Duce
Job title
Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
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