Suspected Cancer Pathway Navigator (Nurse/Radiographer)
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9321-26-0385 |
Summary
Key aspects of the role (please see Job Description for full details) Provide a constant point of contact, provide advice, support and information for all patients referred to the SCAN pathway, from referral to diagnosis or at the point they are assigned a Cancer Nurse Specialist (if a cancer is found). Liaise with referring GPs to collect data/information required for project. Cannulate patients and take blood samples prior their CT scan. Ensure that samples collected from patients are sent to laboratory for testing. Collect required survey information from patients throughout the patients pathway. To liaise with the Multi Diagnostic Clinic teams to arrange patient appointments and review. To vet within guidelines and assess referrals as required. To advise medical and non-medical referrers as to the appropriate radiological investigationas required. To undertake formal training in role extension as required and in accordance withdepartmental policies and requirements. To provide professional and emotional support to peers and junior staff. To relate to all patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity toprovide a caring and confidential service. To demonstrate dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation of specialistequipment for procedures to be undertaken within the unit whilst adhering to Local andTrust policies e.g. intravenous drug administration, taking blood samples. To be able to use the departmental Radiology Information System, ComputerisedRadiography system and the Picture Archiving Communication System following training. To manage own workload and organise departmental workload when necessary.