Oncology Sact Navigator

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Team as a SACT Navigator within our Chemotherapy Suite.

We are looking for somebody who is self driven, extremely organised, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and who is confident to communicate with a variety of teams.

Your role will involve working alongside other health professionals such as the medical teams, pharmacy, pathology, nursing and the patient and their family/carers. You will also develop good working relationships with secondary care colleagues and community colleagues.

The Oncology SACT Navigator will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in caring for the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients and carers who attend the Chemotherapy Suite throughout their treatment pathway and will under the guidance and supervision of the Oncology Unit Manager/Unit Co-ordinator, be responsible for co-ordinating the patient pathway.

The post holder will have daily direct contact with patients and their families, providing support, advice, and will be the main point of contact liaising with the medical, nursing and pharmacy teams.

The role will also involve the undertaking of administrative tasks deemed suitable to the role by the Oncology Unit Manager.

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.

To support the Oncology Unit Manager/Unit Co-ordinator by assisting the nursing team in the co-ordination of the Units activities to maximise efficiency and prevention of delays within the pathway.

Liaising with the nursing and oncology pharmacy staff to co-ordinate the supply of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) so that it is available for the time of each patient’s appointment.

Liaising between nursing staff, aseptic pharmacy, and outpatient pharmacy (TTO’s) regarding patient attendance and communicating ‘go ahead’ or any delays.

Triaging telephone calls and providing basic advice, support, and signposting.

Liaising and referring to other appropriate healthcare professionals.

Ensuring that any investigations are booked, and the results reviewed and authorised appropriately prior to patients receiving treatment.

Ensure the appropriate management of patient information and the co-ordination of patient pathways through collaborative working with medical secretaries, MDT coordinators, clinical nurse specialists and other departments as required within the Trust.

To ensure the appropriate and timely booking of follow up outpatient appointments in conjunction with treatment appointments.

To support the nursing and pharmacy team in ensuring patients receive their supportive medication prior to discharge.

Refer patients to the community nursing team as directed by the nursing team.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collecting data for the Oncology Unit as requested by the Unit Manager or the Lead Nurse

Quality Issues

Review the Units treatment schedule (Mosaiq), ensuring that appointments are correctly booked, and capacity is maximised.

Assist in the development of care pathways and implement improvements to the administrative element of the pathway.

Identify areas where targets are not achieved and undertake process mapping to identify bottlenecks and improve performance.

Professional

To participate and display a willingness to learn develop a relevant technical competency/area of interest and keep up to date with current local and national issues and developments.

To be responsible for own learning in knowledge base relevant to own clinical area including mandatory training.

To participate in regular formal supervision and develop a personal development plan that links into KSF and departmental competency frameworks to promote learning and enhance skil