Gynaecology Cancer Care Navigator

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join its gynaecology cancer team. The successful candidate will act as a central contact for patients with gynecological malignancies, guiding them through their personalized care pathways. This role is integral to improving patient experiences and requires excellent communication with clinical teams. Enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to apply and help make a difference in patients' lives in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Central point of contact for patients with gynecological malignancy.
• Provide non-clinical advice and guide patients through care pathways.
• Facilitate communication between patients and the clinical team.

Job description

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with passion for providing gold standard care for patients who have been diagnosed with a gynaecological malignancy.

The successful applicant will work within a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and consultants within the gynaecology cancer team with a view to improving the cancer patient experience, as well as supporting the patient with their non-clinical needs.

Main duties of the job

To be a central point of contact for patients with suspected or confirmed gynecological malignancy. Providing non-clinical telephone advice and refer or signpost to other sources of support, guiding them through their personalized care pathway, completing Health Needs Assessments (HNA's), documenting and monitoring aspects of care coordination and service delivery using Somerset Cancer Register, maintaining databases for long term high risk patients to ensure appointments are allocated in a timely manner.

In addition, facilitating communication between patients and the clinical team, ensuring timely care and support, and helping patients and their families access necessary resources and information to each patient as an individual.

Care Coordination is not one person’s role, job or responsibility. It is the joining up of services, coordination, information and communication between care givers, treatment providers, those living with and beyond cancer and their families that creates a seamless experience of care (NHS Improvement, 2011).

Working for our organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.

Full details of HTP can be viewed on theHospital Transformation Programme Webpage

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification