Haematology Cancer Navigator

Identify with the Clinical Nurse Specialist those patients requiring a Holistic Needs Assessment and support those requiring Level 1-2 psychological support within own skill base. Keep all assessments up to date electronically and maintain database. Organise own workload and be able to update Clinical Nurse Specialists of progress in line with agreed work plan. Monitor and check appointments and diagnostic tests are booked and undertaken in an appropriate and timely manner. Ensure patients receive timely and appropriate information in regard to their diagnosis and treatment and signpost to appropriate supportive leaflets and literature. Respond to telephone queries by a model of triage and appropriate referral to CNS or other allied healthcare professional. Ensure accurate and timely documentation. Communicate directly with patients, relatives and carers demonstrating empathy, understanding and respect. Information discussed and received will often require tact or persuasive skills, to
ensure safety and understanding around treatment side effects as well as an understanding of complex information around treatment options and end of life care. Assist in the discharge planning of patients with appropriate community follow up for their psychological needs or support. Participation in obtaining and collating patient satisfaction with care using questionnaires, results of Friends and Family Test and new patient experience tools such as Evidence Based Design. Assist the CNSs with the implementation of Treatment Summary Records Participation in the development of post completion of treatment Well Being Sessions. Assist with the preparation of documentation for preparation Cancer Peer Review assessments. Maintain stock levels of relevant assessment tools, psychological support exercises and relevant Macmillan & local support information within the clinical areas. Be aware of the particular physical and psychological needs of the patient, observe and listen and report on any
changes to the patients condition or concerns, alerting the CNS or registered nursing staff so that any necessary treatment and/or reassurance can be given to maintain patient safety/well-being. This will involve prioritising a patients clinical and psychological symptoms and judging how best to action any concerns when there may not be a straightforward choice of options. Plan and organise own workload to ensure patient needs are prioritised. Plan and organise own day to day workload, which will also involve liaising with several other healthcare professionals and external agencies. Develop patient care plans, based on information discussed within an Holistic Needs Assessment. Help patients and relatives overcome barriers to understanding when English is not their first language. Reporting all complaints and untoward occurrences as per trust policy. Participation in Macmillan training and education opportunities for self-development and shared experience. Participate in other
duties to reflect an evolving healthcare service as appropriate.