Clinical Navigator Haematology

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinical cancer navigator to join the haematology nursing team.

The postholder will support CNS and MDT teams with care pathways for haemato-oncology patients, providing information and supportive care to patients and carers to improve outcomes.

You will triage phone calls, assist with administrative duties, and work with a diverse clinical team across two hospital sites.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at minimum levels; evidence of ongoing professional development.
• NVQ level 3/4 or diploma or foundation degreesupported training in relevant field.
• Foundation degree or equivalent education in health or social care.
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate.
• Evidence of continued professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information and support to Haematology patients to help navigate the health system.
• Offer information about cancer services to relevant patients.
• Deliver personalised care to improve quality of life based on holistic needs assessments.
• Support planning by identifying physical, practical, emotional and social needs early on.
• Provide practical and emotional support to patients and families as needs evolve.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care coordination

Patient support

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ level 3/4 or diploma

Foundation degree

CPD / continuing development

Macmillan training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the haematology nursing team as a clinical cancer navigator.

The Haematology team are a dynamic and diverse group who are friendly and welcoming to all and they would train, supervise and support the successful candidate throughout.

The postholder will support the operational delivery of haemato-oncology clinical services by taking an active role in supporting CNS and MDT teams with the support and management of care pathways for haematology patients.

Main duties of the job

The role would primarily consist of:

Providing support and information to Haemato-oncology patients including those with lymphoma,

Assisting with the NHS Cancer Programme FDS (faster diagnosis framework) and improving quality of life outcomes, living with and beyond cancer.

Involves daily and direct communication with patients, relatives, carers and other health and social care professionals.

Supporting the haematology specialist nurses with duties including triaging phone calls and assisting with administrative duties.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• To provide general information and support to all Haematology patients, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their diagnosis and life
• To provide information and support about cancer and cancer services to those relevant patients
• Providing personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes, tailored to a persons needs (based on holistic needs assessments)
• Provide support planning, identifying people’s physical, practical, emotional and social needs at the earliest opportunity
• Provide practical and emotional support to those living with cancer and their families, recognising their needs may change over time throughout their treatment journey

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• NVQ level 4/NVQ Level 3 plus additional training to diploma level
• Foundation degree level training or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake learning and development courses
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate

Experience

• Experience of working within multi-professional teams
• Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent
• Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of computers
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
• Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team including staff from other wards or hospitals
• Responds appropriately to unexpected demands with politeness and consideration for patients and staff
• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.