Vascular Access Pathway Navigator

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

We are looking to appoint a Vascular Access Pathway Navigator to support the vascular access pathway for Renal & Transplant patients in the West London Renal Transplant Centre (WLRTC). The post holder will primarily help provide a seamless service for patients referred for vascular access appointments and theatre dates.

You will be able to work both autonomously using your own initiative and within the team in the development and delivery of the vascular access service. This role entails working collaboratively within the renal department’s administration team as well as providing the support to the vascular access clinical team.

You will be responsible for managing the day to day organisation and smooth function of the vascular access pathway utilising designated operational practices within the bookings administrative team. Therefore, it is expected that you will be computer literate, an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships across staff groups. You will be a highly organized individual working with attention to detail and able to manage competing priorities and use your own initiative to solve problems.
- Act as the single point of contact to coordinate referrals for Vascular Access service and MDT.
- Liaise with the referrers, clinicians and patients to ensure that vascular access appointments and theatre slots are used effectively and highlight the need for extra clinics/lists to cover changes in demand and capacity.
- Assist in co-ordinating patient bookings, activity and special requests within the vascular access service.
- Assist in the preparation for patients to be discussed in the weekly vascular access MDT and tracking of patient’s progress within the diagnostic pathway.
- Actively engage in the wider booking and re-booking process.
- Update and maintain all databases in a timely fashion ensuring accuracy of data.
- To assist in audit and data collection relating to imaging services
- Assist with the monitoring of waiting times targets and escalate risks relating to patient pathways and waiting times the Business Manager and the Vascular Access Leads.
- To utilise finite capacity within the Vascular Access service, bringing patients appointments forward where necessary, flagging up capacity issues and performance target issues.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.



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