Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team as the Liver Cancer Pathway Navigator.



The successful candidate will work alongside operational and clinical teams, to support the Hepatology Team to ensure regular surveillance of patients with Cirrhosis at risk of developing Liver Cancer across the Trust's region, and will be instrumental in proactively managing and escalating patient pathways. The role also forms a key point of contact for patients on these pathways, by providing information and support to address patient needs, improve the patient experience and support patients to attend appointments where necessary.



You will be required to liaise regularly with colleagues at all levels of the Trust, and must possess the ability to work autonomously and respond quickly to requests, from both patients and clinical & operational colleagues. It is important that you can adopt a calm, caring, and sensitive approach when providing appropriate support and signposting to both service users and staff.



The post will be based at York Hospital and remotely be part of a team that works across the Humber and North Yorkshire area.



We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the recruiting manager to discuss the role.



Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.



The post holder will act as a main point of contact for patients and carers, in coordinating and managing high quality patient care for patients on the Cirrhosis database.



The candidate will be responsible for managing the database, ensuring that records are kept up to date and patients are invited for surveillance within the correct timeframes. The candidate will also play a part in developing better ways of working and improvements to the pathway and patient management.



The pathway navigator will be expected to confidently manage information, using approved tools and procedures and have excellent communication and organisational skills.



Working closely with the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, you will have a key role in ensuring that patients have surveillance on time, supporting those patients through their investigations and acting as a key point of contact.



The post holder will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the patient pathway and the associated administrative functions; this may involve arranging investigations, appointments, and Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions in a timely manner to ensure the patient's needs are met.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.



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A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

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Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.