Summary: The Care Navigator role at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust involves managing the diagnostic journey for patients with suspected cancer diagnoses. This position requires effective communication and coordination between patients, clinical teams, and administrative staff to ensure timely treatment and adherence to cancer waiting time standards. The role operates in a hybrid model, combining remote work with on-site responsibilities at various hospital locations. The position may also be available as a secondment opportunity for internal applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for patients on a suspected cancer pathway.
• Coordinate communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with clinical and administrative teams to manage appointments and treatments.
• Input and manage cancer data for national submissions and audits.
• Support multi-disciplinary team meetings and ensure data accuracy.
• Foster relationships between patients and their key workers.
• Provide cover for other Care Navigators as needed.
• Review procedures to ensure effective working processes.

Key Skills:

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of national cancer waiting times standards.
• Experience in data entry and coordination of patient workloads.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in the NHS or relevant health and social care settings.

Salary (Rate): £29,114

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other