Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate and motivated individual to work with our Chemotherapy teams in this new roles as a Oncology Chemotherapy Care Navigator.
The purpose of this role is to complement the existing systemic anti cancer treatment team to support patients through diagnosis and treatment and follow up to ensure the provision of safe, seamless, appropriate services, thus maximising the health and quality of life of the patient and carers and improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery
This is a new role supported by Cancer Alliance monies with funding available for 12 months in total, this could be a secondment opportunity for internal applicants.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate care with the person with living with cancer so they can access the right help at the right time, providing a seamless experience of care. Check that the person is able to self-manage where appropriate and provides a flexible and personalised response to any changes in need. Support pre-assessment and scheduling of systemic anti-cancer treatments.
Early detection of problems/ actions to reduce in-patient admissions. Signposting to other Macmillan resources and services available to meet their identified needs, liaising with the Oncology cancer team as appropriate.
About us
The successful applicant will become a vital part of a dynamic, fast paced and patient driven team. You will also be the patients link into the hospital and will connect with all other departments within the Trust as well as other Trusts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of an NVQ level 4 or level with relevant experience or willing to undertake further training
- GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development willingness to undertake learning and development courses
Knowledge and relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with cancer patients
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments and interventions and terminology
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams
- Experience in the use of data management
- Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
Desirable
- Awareness of national cancer strategies and policies
- Experience of SaTH Somerset Cancer Register
- Experience of SaTH information systems
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with patients and staff at all levels
- Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by cancer
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to meet changing demands and priorities with a flexible approach
- Competent in the use of information technology systems
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of an NVQ level 4 or level with relevant experience or willing to undertake further training
- GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development willingness to undertake learning and development courses
Knowledge and relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with cancer patients
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments and interventions and terminology
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams
- Experience in the use of data management
- Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
Desirable
- Awareness of national cancer strategies and policies
- Experience of SaTH Somerset Cancer Register
- Experience of SaTH information systems
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with patients and staff at all levels
- Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by cancer
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to meet changing demands and priorities with a flexible approach
- Competent in the use of information technology systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
