Colorectal Surgery Cancer Navigator

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

The post holder will be an integral part of the General Surgery Cancer Team(s), to assist, support and co- ordinate the diagnostic pathway for patients.

A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants, cancer nurse specialists and other staff involved in the cancer pathway. The successful applicant will ensure the efficient and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust and close liaison with the community staff and oncology teams.

In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs.

• Co-ordinate and track patient pathways, in particular during the diagnostic period, under the supervision of the Nurse Specialist
• Pay particular attention to complex patient pathways which may need close monitoring and re-adjustment to maintain optimal pathway standards.
• Liaise closely with the MDT co-ordinator ensuring robust systems of notification and where appropriate co-ordinate transfer of care.
• Under supervision of the CNS deliver patient-centred support and education as necessary to non-complex patients, and in some cases, complex patients.
• Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Support patients and their families to understand what signs, symptoms or situations to be aware of that would indicate concern.
• Advise patients and their families on how to make contact with the Trust when they feel that there are delays in their pathway or require additional information.
• Advise patients and their families on how to make contact when they feel that their condition or needs have changed, including what to do out of hours.
• Ensure that the patient, where applicable, follows the optimal care pathway, and escalate if any issues arise or there are any delays
  
  

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Challinor Job title: Colorectal Surgery Cancer Navigator Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01782-679368