Chemotherapy Navigator | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum/pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6115665/223-CTN-177 |
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.
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.
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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024