Opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of patients with lung cancer by providing support and guidance throughout their care journey.
Engagement with a diverse patient population and the chance to work closely with clinical teams, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
Fixed-term position with a structured shift pattern (Monday to Friday), allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
Potential for professional development as this is a new role, offering a chance to shape and evolve the position within the NHS.
Working in one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, providing job security and access to various resources and training opportunities.
Access to NHS benefits, including continuous training, pension plans, and health and wellness resources for employees.
Contribution to a culture of inclusion and support for various communities, including a commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
Job Summary: Lung Patient Navigator - Cancer Admin (NHS Scotland, Glasgow)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is hiring for a full-time, fixed-term Lung Patient Navigator position, aimed at providing support to individuals with potential or diagnosed lung cancer. This role entails coordinating patient care alongside clinical teams, acting as a primary contact for patients to ensure they navigate their treatment pathways effectively. The position requires excellent communication, organizational, and IT skills, as well as the ability to work independently and under pressure. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in business administration and experience in a healthcare setting. The role is critical in improving patient experiences and outcomes within the cancer care framework. There are four positions available, with a standard Monday to Friday shift pattern, and the contract will last for two years.
Opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of patients with lung cancer by providing support and guidance throughout their care journey.
Engagement with a diverse patient population and the chance to work closely with clinical teams, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
Fixed-term position with a structured shift pattern (Monday to Friday), allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
Potential for professional development as this is a new role, offering a chance to shape and evolve the position within the NHS.
Working in one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, providing job security and access to various resources and training opportunities.
Access to NHS benefits, including continuous training, pension plans, and health and wellness resources for employees.
Contribution to a culture of inclusion and support for various communities, including a commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (standard office hours).
This is a fixed-term post for 2 years.
There are 4 posts which will be based on site at various sites across NHS GGC.
This is a new role which will support individuals with potential or diagnosed lung cancer. Working together with the clinical teams, you will be a contact point for patients and assist in the co-ordination of patient care and support, ensuring that patients move through their pathways in a timeous and co-ordinated manner and have access to relevant support throughout.
This is an exciting opportunity for individual to be involved in the further evolution and development of post.
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience Required
HNC /SVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience
Ability to prioritise workload and exercise initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Motivational and persuasive skills.
Excellent IT skills, with good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Access.
Sound Organisational Skills With Proven Experience Of Achieving Targets.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to layout reports
Experience of working unsupervised and managing own workload.
Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
Previous experience in Health Care Environment
Knowledge of computer systems in use in NHSGGC
Medical terminology
Knowledge of cancer and cancer referral pathways
Experience of Diagnostic Imaging services, waiting lists and appointment processes within an NHS environment.
For more information, please contact: Sue McLaren, CPL. ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
This is a fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (standard office hours).
This is a fixed-term post for 2 years.
There are 4 posts which will be based on site at various sites across NHS GGC.
This is a new role which will support individuals with potential or diagnosed lung cancer. Working together with the clinical teams, you will be a contact point for patients and assist in the co-ordination of patient care and support, ensuring that patients move through their pathways in a timeous and co-ordinated manner and have access to relevant support throughout.
This is an exciting opportunity for individual to be involved in the further evolution and development of post.
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience Required
HNC /SVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience
Ability to prioritise workload and exercise initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Motivational and persuasive skills.
Excellent IT skills, with good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Access.
Sound Organisational Skills With Proven Experience Of Achieving Targets.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to layout reports
Experience of working unsupervised and managing own workload.
Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
Previous experience in Health Care Environment
Knowledge of computer systems in use in NHSGGC
Medical terminology
Knowledge of cancer and cancer referral pathways
Experience of Diagnostic Imaging services, waiting lists and appointment processes within an NHS environment.
For more information, please contact: Sue McLaren, CPL. ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in business administration and how it relates to this role?
2. What motivated you to apply for the Lung Patient Navigator position?
3. Describe any relevant experience you have had working within a healthcare environment.
4. How do you prioritise your workload, particularly during busy or stressful times? Can you provide an example?
5. Can you describe a situation where you had to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills? What was the outcome?
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