Band 4 - Patient Pathway Navigator, Cancer MDT Team

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Watford is seeking a Patient Pathway Facilitator to enhance their skills within the Cancer department. The role involves tracking cancer referrals, monitoring wait times, and assisting with MDT meetings. Ideal candidates will have some administrative experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers flexible working options and requires the ability to work independently within a team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Some Admin experience; NHS preferable but not essential.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work to deadlines and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of hospital-based systems desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Track all cancer referrals from referral through to treatment and monitor wait times.
• Daily tracking and validation of Patients.
• Assist in preparing MDT meetings and provide cover for the MDT coordinator.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We currently have a unique opening for a Patient Pathway Facilitator who is seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge within the Cancer department.

A keen team player, you will play a key role leading the MDT Teams to assist with the delivery of a high-quality weekly MDT.

The role will be based in Watford however cross cover may be required. The hours are 37.5 a week.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for tracking all cancer referrals from referral through to treatment, monitoring wait times and making escalations to clinical teams to ensure compliance with national Cancer Waiting Time targets are met.
• You will be responsible for the daily tracking and validation of Patients.
• You will need to assist in the preparation of MDT meetings as well as providing cover in the absence of the MDT coordinator, processing & validating outcomes.
• You will be liaising closely with other tertiary sites and obtaining and recording significant data requirements.
• You will be expected to assist with weekly meetings with both the clinical teams and CNS outside of the MDT itself.

Qualifications

• Some Admin experience; NHS preferable but not essential.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work to deadlines and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of hospital-based systems desirable but not essential.

Additional information

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ: Please note we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
• We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
• If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]
• If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025