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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive person to join our Surgical CNS team as a Band 4 Cancer Navigator specifically to support our Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer patients through their treatment pathways.

The post holder will be required to work autonomously in managing patient initiated follow-up which includes maintaining the remote monitoring database. You will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills either over the telephone or face-to-face, where you will be responsible for carrying out Holistic Needs Assessments, sign-posting patients appropriately, escalation of complex issues to the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team as required and liaising with service users and multi-disciplinary teams,

The ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated, be able to manage their time effectively, with the ability to display advanced IT, administrative and organisational skills. Competence in data collation and input is also required. Commitment and compassion for patients and the quality of care they receive will be imperative.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 13 August 2024 ***

Main duties of the job

• The Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Navigator will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in caring for the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients and carers diagnosed with pancreatic, liver or gallbladder cancer, throughout their treatment pathway.
• The post holder will have daily direct contact with patients and their families, providing support, advice, signposting, and assistance with the Living with and Beyond Cancer agenda. This will include the arranging and triaging of holistic needs assessments as part of their core role.
• The post holder will be required to work autonomously in managing patient-initiated follow-up which includes maintaining the remote monitoring database, ensuring that all investigations are booked and performed as per guidance, results are escalated as required and MDT meetings are arranged and held as appropriate.
• The post holder will work as part of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic multidisciplinary team under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner.

Working for our organisation

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.