Cancer Care Navigator (Non-Clinical) - MDT Support

Cddft; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Cancer Care Co-ordinator to provide non-clinical support to the Upper GI cancer specialist nursing team. Based in Durham, the role underpins personalised care for people affected by cancer.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong IT skills, and experience in healthcare. You will support the team, signpost patients, and work flexibly across trust sites to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ level 3 in healthcare or admin subject, or equivalent work-based experience.
• Qualified to NVQ level 4 or above.
• Effective communication training/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the MDT meetings and ensure timely management of patients on a cancer pathway.
• Deliver personalised care through Holistic Needs Assessments and signposting to support services.
• Liaise with community and primary care teams to facilitate timely management and treatment.
• Advocate for patients and help navigate health and social care.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathetic

Problem solving

Person-centred care

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English & Mathematics (A-C) or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in healthcare/admin or equivalent

NVQ level 4 or above

Effective communication training/qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Cancer Care Co-ordinator to provide non-clinical support to the Upper GI cancer specialist nursing team. Based in Durham, the role underpins personalised care for people affected by cancer.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong IT skills, and experience in healthcare. You will support the team, signpost patients, and work flexibly across trust sites to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.