Colorectal Cancer Pathway NavigatorinYork/ScarboroughinYork/ScarboroughPUBLISHED WED 22 JAN 2025
Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously while managing complex patient information. The position is flexible in terms of location, with potential for cross-site work across York and Scarborough, and may require occasional travel. The Trust is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, offering support for flexible working arrangements where possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team as the Colorectal Cancer Pathway Navigator.
The successful candidate will work alongside operational and clinical teams, to support the delivery of the Colorectal suspected cancer pathway for patients across the Trust's region, and will be instrumental in proactively managing and escalating patient pathways to expedite the diagnostic process. The role also forms a key point of contact for patients on these pathways, by providing information and support to address patient needs and improve the patient experience.
You will be required to liaise regularly with colleagues at all levels of the Trust, and must possess the ability to work autonomously and respond quickly to requests, from both patients and clinical & operational colleagues. It is important that you can adopt a calm, caring, and sensitive approach when providing appropriate support and signposting to both service users and staff.
The post can be based at York Hospital or Scarborough Hospital with cross-site working, and may involve occasional travel within our other Trust sites.
We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the recruiting manager to discuss the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The post holder will act as a main point of contact for patients and carers, in coordinating and managing high quality patient care for patients on the suspected Colorectal cancer pathway.
The candidate will be responsible for managing complex information received from primary and secondary care, and coordinating this information through a patient pathway.
The pathway navigator will be expected to confidently manage information, using approved tools and procedures and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
Working closely with the relevant Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, you will have a key role in ensuring that patients have cancer diagnosed or ruled out as early as possible, supporting those patients through their investigations and, where required, into the early stages of the post-diagnosis pathway, by acting as a key point of contact up until diagnosis.
You will be expected to collaborate and communicate across the colorectal service, acting as a liaison and advocate for the patient to maximise the quality and efficiency of cancer healthcare delivery.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the patient pathway and the associated administrative functions; this may involve arranging investigations, appointments, and Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions in a timely manner to ensure waiting time targets are not breached and patient's needs are met.
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A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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