Cancer Navigator: Patient Pathway Coordinator (Flexible)

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual Leave: 27–33 days

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincolnshire is seeking a Cancer Navigator (Band 4) to coordinate cancer pathways, appointments and investigations across sites including Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital. The role focuses on safeguarding timely cancer care and working within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will support patients, prioritise tasks, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care while adhering to NHS standards and waiting times targets.

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with diploma-level training.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Navigate and track patients along their pathway; coordinate hospital appointments and investigations.
• Identify patients who may breach waiting times targets and take positive action.
• Work across divisions to deliver cancer services; provide high quality person-centred care.
• Engage with senior medical staff, nursing staff and partner organisations.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Experience of multi professional work

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Uses own initiative

Motivated and resourceful

Education

English & Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Good interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ULHT in-house computer systems

Job description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincolnshire is seeking a Cancer Navigator (Band 4) to coordinate cancer pathways, appointments and investigations across sites including Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital. The role focuses on safeguarding timely cancer care and working within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will support patients, prioritise tasks, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care while adhering to NHS standards and waiting times targets.