Patient Navigator

Job Summary This role is offered on a part time basis of 30 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Cancer Patient Navigator in a progressive Cancer Services Team. We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic team player to join an established team. Training will be provided to support a new starter in this role. The individual will have an eye for detail ensuring accurate data input in line with National Cancer Waiting Times Guidance, Quality Surveillance and COSD and good communication skills. This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

Main duties of the job This important role is to help support and navigate patients, their families and carers through Cancer pathways ensuring that the service's prime aim is to be patient-focussed and proactive in seeing that the patient receives the very best cancer pathway experience within the shortest time frame with continual communication and support. The role requires someone with exceptional organisational skills, who can demonstrate great communication and interpersonal skills. A caring and sensitive attitude is essential as you will be dealing with patients, theirfamilies and carers. The individual will be expected to work independently within the appropriate policies and procedures for the service.

About Us We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description Job responsibilities Please See Attached Job Description For Further Details. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Person Specification Education Essential Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent Demonstrable evidence of recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL) Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) Continual Professional Development Desirable Keyboard skills to RSAII or equivalent Database management Oncology for non-clinicians and/or National Cancer Intelligence Network e learning cancer modules Experience Essential An understanding of medical terminology relevant to the role Able to demonstrate experience of effective working in a team environment (any setting) Previous experience of coordination of a service Previous experience of using data validation and extraction software Previous experience of using MS Office applications Experience of handling highly sensitive information Desirable Familiarity with patient clinical notes and data systems Previous NHS Experience Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.