Laboratory Cancer Navigator
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/2/2025
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Description
Department: Cellular Pathology
Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract for 12 months from start date
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 22,000 histology specimens and 1200 cytology specimens per year & plays a vital role in the Trust's diagnostic cancer service.
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a positive "can do" attitude who is willing to learn new skills to join our team in the role of Laboratory Cancer Navigator.
The successful candidate will act as a navigator tracking the specimens of patients on a cancer pathway through the laboratory process, from receipt to report, working collaboratively with the laboratory and admin teams, the consultant Histopathologists and Cancer Services.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a healthcare environment and have a knowledge of national cancer pathways and targets. In addition to this, you must have excellent communication skills and be IT literate.
For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Operational Manager / Chief Biomedical Scientist on 01908 995820.
Interview date: 28.07.2025
"They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Brice Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: [email protected]
Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract for 12 months from start date
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 22,000 histology specimens and 1200 cytology specimens per year & plays a vital role in the Trust's diagnostic cancer service.
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a positive "can do" attitude who is willing to learn new skills to join our team in the role of Laboratory Cancer Navigator.
The successful candidate will act as a navigator tracking the specimens of patients on a cancer pathway through the laboratory process, from receipt to report, working collaboratively with the laboratory and admin teams, the consultant Histopathologists and Cancer Services.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a healthcare environment and have a knowledge of national cancer pathways and targets. In addition to this, you must have excellent communication skills and be IT literate.
For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Operational Manager / Chief Biomedical Scientist on 01908 995820.
Interview date: 28.07.2025
- Working as part of a team of staff within the department to assist in the timely provision of a diagnostic Cellular Pathology service.
- Supporting the technical and medical team to ensure the turnaround of 2WW cancer specimens within the 28-day faster diagnosis standard in line with national guidance. The 2WW (week wait) standard applies to patients urgently referred with suspected cancer.
- Helping the Cellular Pathology team to meet departmental and trust KPI’s for 2WW and screening programme specimens.
- To be an interface between the department of Cellular Pathology and its service users and other healthcare professionals including cancer services.
- To ensure that all patient and specimen information is accurate and up to date and to escalate concerns over delays to the technical and medical teams.
- The individual will organise their own day to day work tasks or activities, prioritising their workload, liaising with senior staff and the management team when needed.
- The post holder will work independently, guided by the Trust health and safety policy as well as Standard Operational Procedures, seeking advice when appropriate.
"They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Brice Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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