Laboratory Cancer Navigator | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7316981/430-CC25-162A |
Summary
Laboratory Cancer Navigator
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
• 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.
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"They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
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
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• To contribute to the trust complying with clinical governance and risk management and ensuring all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trusts guidelines and policies.
• To work with the laboratory management and senior team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes.
• To become familiar with the laboratory and hospital computer systems.
• To establish effective and collaborative working relationships with key staff.
• The post holder must have a full working knowledge of national cancer pathways and targets including 2WW urgent referrals, the 28-day faster diagnosis standard and the 31- and 62-day targets for decision to treat until treatment and GP referral until treatment, respectively.
• To monitor and track PTL waiting lists for the different specialities, representing the department at a weekly PTL meeting. Identifying actions and acting on these appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025