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Cancer Pathway Navigator, Cancer ServicesinWorcesterinWorcesterPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year  FIXEDTERM 
CANCERMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustFollow Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by ensuring timely access to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
Development of advanced IT and data management skills through the use of various healthcare systems and databases.
Autonomous working environment that fosters self-motivation and initiative, allowing for personal growth.
Engagement with national standards and guidelines, contributing to the overall improvement of cancer care services.
Possibility of influencing service delivery by identifying and resolving pathway issues, enhancing problem-solving abilities.
A supportive work environment within the NHS, emphasizing patient care and professional development.
The role of Cancer Pathway Navigator at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust involves managing cancer patients’ pathways to ensure timely and effective treatment in alignment with national guidelines and cancer waiting time targets. The successful candidate will serve as a patients' navigator, coordinating and tracking treatment timelines while requiring strong administrative and IT skills. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, updating databases, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, and capturing data for the Somerset Cancer Registry.

Candidates must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills to handle complex situations with service users and clinicians. They will work autonomously yet collaboratively, focusing on maintaining accurate patient tracking, preventing potential target breaches, and supporting the overall cancer strategy within the Trust. A compassionate and committed approach to patient care is essential, along with the ability to understand the intricacies of the cancer treatment pathways.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by ensuring timely access to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
Development of advanced IT and data management skills through the use of various healthcare systems and databases.
Autonomous working environment that fosters self-motivation and initiative, allowing for personal growth.
Engagement with national standards and guidelines, contributing to the overall improvement of cancer care services.
Possibility of influencing service delivery by identifying and resolving pathway issues, enhancing problem-solving abilities.
A supportive work environment within the NHS, emphasizing patient care and professional development.

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