Upper Gi Cancer Care Navigator

1 month ago


Salford, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Trust as a Cancer Care Navigator to support our Service team to implement early diagnostic pathways for patients with suspected cancer to achieve definitive diagnosis by day 28, and to support patients through the Upper GI surgical pathway.

This unique role is specially designed to support both the Best Timed Pathway and the upper GI surgical teams to enhance the patients journey during and after treatments, it will require the post holder to support the pathway as it continues to evolve over time.

You will be involved from the beginning of the pathway working both directly and indirectly with patients, assisting the clinical team in coordinating the patient pathway.

You will have excellent listening skills and be able to deal with people both internally and externally in a sensitive and professional manner and be confident using patient administration systems and database packages..

You will have experience of working in a customer focused environment, and have exceptional organisational skills and have the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.

You will have a good eye for detail and accuracy and want to make improvements for our patients and you should have knowledge of providing excellent customer care.

The ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to Trust policies is paramount.

Excellent team working, organisational and communication skills are all essential for this post

The role is demanding so you must be confident and assertive.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.



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