Cancer Care Pathway Navigator

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and organised team player to join an established team supporting cancer pathways. Training will be provided to support a new starter, with emphasis on accurate data input in line with national guidance and proactive patient communication.

The role focuses on navigating patients and their families through cancer pathways, ensuring timely pathway experiences while maintaining a patient-centred approach and continual communication.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent.
• Recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL).
• Evidence of further (relevant) Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Track & chase diagnostic investigations for cancer pathways to meet timed pathway requirements.
• Proactively liaise with patients to expedite investigations while respecting preferences.
• Liaise with GP practices to retract referrals when appropriate or patient engagement is lacking.
• Book post-MDT follow-up appointments for selected tumour sites.
• Track & chase surgical/tertiary hospital investigations including PET scans.
• Attend cancer PTL (Patient Tracking List) meetings for relevant tumour sites.

Skills

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Data coordination

MS Office

Data validation

Education

A-Level or Diploma

IM&T qualifications (ECDL-equivalent)

Continual Professional Development

Tools

MS Office

Data validation software

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and organised team player to join an established team supporting cancer pathways. Training will be provided to support a new starter, with emphasis on accurate data input in line with national guidance and proactive patient communication.

The role focuses on navigating patients and their families through cancer pathways, ensuring timely pathway experiences while maintaining a patient-centred approach and continual communication.