Band 4 - Urology Pathway Cancer Navigator, Urology

4 weeks ago


Watford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for conscientious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Urology Cancer Pathway Navigator to join the Urology department at St Albans City Hospital.

The post holder will work closely with the Urology consultants, Urology management team, Urology Surgical care practitioner, Urology secretarial team, nurses, their immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the trust.

This post is hours per week (Monday - Friday).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Urology clinical and administrative team with the smooth running of the prostate cancer service. This will include utilising prostate biopsy clinics, Booking of MRI's and monitoring utilisation of all other outpatient activity.

It will also include contacting with patients to confirm appointments and management of admin duties such as letters, prepping for the image review meeting.

The post holder will be responsible for the tracking of all patients on the prostate cancer pathway so will be required to have great IT skills.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To track and navigate patients through the urology cancer pathways. To provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the clinical team members of the urology cancer pathways.

The post will work closely with the clinical triage teams for the urology cancer pathways, key stakeholders from other services and liaison with other hospitals.

They will help identify capacity issues, and escalate these in a timely manner, and respond to patient enquiries. This job will involve cross site working.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Educated to A level or BTEC / GNVQ level - or relevant job experience. Experience as an NHS Administrator. Good IT literacy.

Knowledge:

Essential

Working knowledge of hospital, computer systems (Patient Centre, Infoflex). CRIS -Knowledge of urology cancer pathways. Knowledge of NHS Cancer Waiting Times.

Experience:

Essential

Previous NHS administration. Working in/or with cancer MDT team(s). Proven experience of working to deadlines and target. Experience of communicating complex instructions with sensitivity to patients and relatives.

Desirable

Working in a changing environment.

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