Job Description

The Gynaecological Oncology Post menopausal bleeding Pathway Navigator will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in caring for the physical, social and psychological needs of patients and carers diagnosed with Gynaecological cancer from the point of referral and throughout their treatment pathway.



The post holder will have daily phone contact with patients and their families, providing support, advice, and sign-posting to relevant bodies.



The role will also involve the undertaking of administrative tasks deemed suitable to the role by the Consultant Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS's).



The post holder will work as part of the specialty multidisciplinary team under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



The post holder will be, with support and guidance, confident and competent in signposting patients to appropriate Two Week Wait (TWW) appointment following clinical triage of initial referral and co-ordinate the initial appointment aligning with scans where necessary.



The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of TWW capacity within the post-menopausal bleeding service.



The role will require highlighting any potential delays in the patient pathway and working to mitigate the impact of these problems to the patients. The postholder will be required to work with the senior staff to support and ensure that the patient and carer experience is central to every stage of their journey.



To support the specialty CNS's by responding to the non-complex workload and referring to the CNS's as appropriate.



Triaging telephone calls and providing basic advice and support. Supporting and advising patients with what to expect when they come for a transvaginal scan or outpatient hysteroscopy.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Liaising and referring to other appropriate healthcare professionals as required.



Ensure the appropriate management of patient information and the co-ordination of patient pathways through collaborative working with medical secretaries, MDT coordinators, clinical nurse specialists, sonographers and other departments as required within the Trust.



To ensure the appropriate and timely booking of outpatient appointments.



Sending of relevant information to patients in a format they wish to receive it.



Undertake data collection and analysis of information relating to the relevant cancer site.



Assist in maintaining and developing the specialty CNS patient database, including remote monitoring.



Work closely with the MDT coordinator to ensure roles are well defined and not duplicated. This is a unique role and will develop and may change over time, to meet the needs of the service.



The post holder should expect to work across sites (developing systemwide services), working collaboratively with other cancer centres by offering advice and support and be able to travel to other sites when required to develop administration of local PMB services.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.