Fit Pathway Navigator

The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) pathway is designed for patients with concerning colorectal symptoms (without rectal bleeding) where there is a suspicion of colorectal cancer and is used as part of the 2 week wait urgent referral for suspected colorectal cancer.

The post holder will work across the healthcare system providing comprehensive support to pathology, primary care and endoscopy through co-ordination of FIT referrals, logistics of FIT pack distribution, monitoring of FIT pack supplies and supporting patients and GP’s throughout the diagnostic pathway. It will require the post holder to adapt to support the pathway as it continues to evolve over time.

Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures in an acute hospital setting, including awareness of the Caldicott Guidance and Data Protection and Security Act relating to patient information is also required
- Communicate with relevant departments and organisations to ensure that the patient’s pathway is as timely as possible and all delays are avoided.
- Communicate with key departments (diagnostics, clinic bookings etc.,) to ensure all tests and investigations are completed in a timely manner and any issues are escalated.
- Communicate information on the patient’s progress on the care pathway to CSU managers and clinicians as appropriate.
- Liaise and communicate cancer guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.
- Communicate regularly with patients to ensure that they are aware of upcoming appointments, diagnostic tests/investigations and operations, and offer practical support with the arrangements.
- Provide basic clinical information to patients in line with the agreed vague symptoms pathway.
- Develop positive working relationships with all members of the team, liaising in particular with management, consultants, specialist nurse and administrative staff.
- To manage own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.

We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
- Communicate with relevant departments and organisations to ensure that the patient’s pathway is as timely as possible and all delays are avoided.
- Communicate with key departments (diagnostics, clinic bookings etc.,) to ensure all tests and investigations are completed in a timely manner and any issues are escalated.
- Communicate information on the patient’s progress on the care pathway to CSU managers and clinicians as appropriate.
- Liaise and communicate cancer guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.
- Communicate regularly with patients to ensure that they are aware of upcoming appointments, diagnostic tests/investigations and operations, and offer practical support with the arrangements.
- Provide basic clinical information to patients in line with the agreed vague symptoms pathway.
- Develop positive working relationships with all members of the team, liaising in particular with management, consultants, specialist nurse and administrative staff.
- To manage own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.