Colorectal Cancer Navigator

1 week ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

A Fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 4 Cancer Navigator to join the Colorectal Team at the University Hospital of North Midlands.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent Communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

The post holder will act as a patient advocate to support the patients whilst under the care of the Colorectal Surgery Cancer Team. The navigator will be the main point of access for the patients, as well as ensuring that patients have timely access to the cancer services.

They will work closely with the clinical and administration teams, Directorate management, Cancer services and other internal and external providers.

The role of the Navigator is to support with patients concerns and Non-clinical queries.

The cancer Navigator will be responsible for communicating with patients and other departments, both internal and external to the Trust to ensure that the relevant care is carried out in a timely manner throughout a patient’s pathway.

It is essential that the Navigator works closely with the clinical teams to ensure that the correct support is provided to patients and their families.

The Post Holder should have a good understanding of the Cancer pathways, experience of working with and supporting patients or clients and excellent communication skills.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Please see job description and personal specification attached for further details or contact the hiring manager Rebecca Challinor if you would like more information.



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