Urology Cancer Pathway Navigator St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Urology Cancer Support Navigator, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care for those navigating bladder cancer pathways. This position is vital for ensuring patients receive timely diagnostics and support throughout their treatment journey. You will be instrumental in coordinating clinics, tracking patient progress, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to meet national targets. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating patient pathways in healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of urology and cancer treatment protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patients through urology bladder cancer pathways.
• Coordinate bladder clinics and ensure timely patient bookings.
• Track diagnostic investigations and attend weekly meetings.

Skills

Patient Coordination

Urology Knowledge

Diagnostic Investigations Tracking

Initiative

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Job description

The post holder is responsible for overseeing patients through their urology bladder cancer pathways. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the bladder clinics ensuring all patients are booked in line with the Cancer RTT national target. The post holder will be responsible for tracking all patients on the cancer pathway, attending weekly meetings and ensuring all diagnostic investigations are completed within the cancer pathway deadlines. The post holder must be able to work on own initiative and be prepared to work at both SGH and QMH.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Urology Department as a Urology Cancer Support Navigator.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting Urology patients through their pathways, with an emphasis on tracking patients through their diagnostic investigations, as well as tracking patients under surveillance who require planned investigations, to ensure faster diagnosis and efficient pathways. This post will focus on patients on the Urology Bladder Cancer as well as Penile/Testis and Renal pathways.

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This advert closes on Thursday 26 Dec 2024.

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