Job Description

Are you self-motivated, conscientious, and enthusiastic?



York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about helping people undergoing oral systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) for breast cancer. We are looking for someone to join our newly formed Oncology Oral SACT team to help set this new service.



The team will play a major part in the delivery of Oral SACT and improving the patient experience. As the Oral SACT Pathway Navigator you will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of a patients. This would be in line with clinical guidance/processes and national directives for cancer performance.



You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical) and multi-disciplinary teams. Therefore excellent effective communication skills are a must to be able to support and progress the cancer patient's pathway.



You must have a minimum of 2 years previous administrative experience, ideally with experience of working with databases and understanding data collection processes.



If you are applying on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager prior to applying



To facilitate and support the nursing, medical and pharmaceutical teams in the timely delivery of oral SACT.



Co-ordinate the administrative pathway of patients who are receiving oral SACT treatments, and act as a main point of contact.



Ensure accurate data is captured timely and entered onto the appropriate systems, and to assist with audit collection.



To be able to exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving, and identifying situations requiring further advice.



Be able to organise and prioritise your own workload to meet the requirements of the role.



Be able to work effectively as part of a small team, with a flexible patient centred approach.



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.

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

job description.



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



Our fixed term posts may become permanent



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.