Cancer Pathway Navigator
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32073.00 - £39043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0241 |
Summary
The purpose of this role is to support patients from referral, through diagnostic tests, treatment pathways and follow up to ensure the provision of safe and seamless care through appropriate service, thus maximising the health and quality of life of the patient and carers and improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery. The post holder will have administration experience, ideally within a medical setting as the post will involve working closely with clinicians, administrative staff and managers to ensure patient outcomes are noted and acted upon quickly by keeping records complete and up to date at all times using a range of tools and systems. Enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility are required for this role along with good customer service and excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail is essential. The post holder should be computer literate and be able to work on their own initiative. They must also be able to show a willingness and ability to support other team members and to adapt to changes in the service needs. The successful applicant will be given specific training in all areas and follow an in-house training program that will equip them to become an integral part of the Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to further develop their experience within the NHS. The post holder will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the lung service continues to provide a high-quality service to all its users.