Job Description

The skin cancer 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 skin cancer throughout their treatment pathway, over the next 12 months. This post will allow cross cover with our current navigator. They will also be the main support for the expanding teledermatology clinic by supporting patients through this process and supporting the overall service.



This post covers the area of Coventry and Warwickshire and will require the post holder to work across 4 sites if required (UHCW, St Cross, Community and George Eliot NHS trust). The post holder will need to be flexible with hours of work to cover the service but at present will be predominately Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.



The post holder will have daily direct contact with patients and their families, providing support, advice, signposting and assistance with the Living with and Beyond Cancer agenda. This will include the arranging, triaging and completion of some holistic needs assessments as part of their core role.



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 role will also involve the undertaking of administrative tasks deemed suitable to the role by the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS's). The post holder will work as part of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner.



Supporting the teledermatology photography clinic through chaperoning, booking future appointments and supporting patients as required.



Supporting the running of the teledermatology service alond side our current skin oncology navigator



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 post holder 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 skin cancer CNS's by responding to the noncomplex workload, and referring to the CNS's as appropriate.



Triaging telephone calls and providing basic advice and support.



Liaising and referring to other appropriate healthcare professionals



Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

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.



Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.



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.



Arranging and triaging of the electronic Holistic Needs Assessments (eHNA) during the cancer patient pathway. This will include the navigator assisting the patient with completing their eHNA where appropriate. This will ensure that patients are signposted in a timely manner to appropriate services.



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 and other departments as required within the Trust



To work with the CNS's to develop and embed the Living With and Beyond Cancer agenda within the skin cancer service.



To assist in the development of end of treatment summaries alongside the lead CNS to ensure the timely communication of patient information to the primary care setting.



To ensure the appropriate and timely booking of outpatient appointments.



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