Cancer Pathway Navigator

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Full time

Main duties of the job:

The post holder will have specific responsibility for the management of target cancer pathway Radiology referrals.

This involves working closely with modality leads and booking teams and liaising with clinicians, speciality Cancer Pathway navigators and members of the Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDT) throughout the Trust.


Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.


Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:


Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


Person specification:

Royal Free World Class Values:

Essential criteria:

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.

Education and professional qualifications:

Essential criteria:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable criteria:

  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development

Experience:

Essential criteria:

  • Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment.
  • Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
  • Previous administrative and organisational experience
  • Experience of dealing with nonroutine and complex problems

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines.

Skills and aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

  • Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic.

Desirable criteria:

  • Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly.

Personal qualities and attributes:

Essential criteria:

  • Proactive, forwardthinking, quick problem solving attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks.

Others:

Essential criteria:

  • Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff.

Desirable criteria:

  • Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity.
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We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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  • The Trust uses
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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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