Cancer Pathways Care Navigator

ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TRUST, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

Cancer Pathways Care Navigator

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ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TRUST, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 79cd36a4eb1646e69cd2f8c8d68a4ee6

Full Job Description

As part of an experienced and well-established team, the post holder will be responsible for tracking and monitoring cancer patient pathways using a wide range of IT systems. Communicating effectively with patients to ensure diagnostic test are achieved in line with the faster diagnostic cancer standard. Other duties include enabling data for Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and data collection for national audit and dataset purposes. The post holder will also be required to assist in the patient tracking meetings and provide provision of regular updates on performance against Cancer Waiting Times standards and the reporting of breaches. A well-organised and systematic approach is a necessity., We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today., As part of an experienced and well-established team, you will be responsible for tracking and monitoring cancer patient pathways using a wide range of IT systems.
Communicating effectively with patients to ensure diagnostic test are achieved in line with the faster diagnostic cancer standard.
Other duties include enabling data for Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and data collection for national audit and dataset purposes.
You will also be required to assist in the patient tracking meetings and provide provision of regular updates on performance against Cancer Waiting Times standards and the reporting of breaches. A well-organised and systematic approach is a necessity.
You will be reliable, have good IT skills and be motivated and flexible to provide a high-quality patient facing service. Escalation of delays to clinical and management teams requires excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times standards would be an advantage and PAS/Patient Centre experience within the hospital setting are essential.

The successful applicant will be reliable, have good IT skills and be motivated and flexible to provide a high-quality patient facing service. Escalation of delays to clinical and management teams requires excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times standards would be an advantage and PAS/Patient Centre experience within the hospital setting are essential.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.