Job summary The Cancer Navigator post will play a pivotal role in navigating and tracking patients along their pathway, co-ordinating all hospital appointments, investigations and their treatment, whilst also identifying patients who may potentially breach national waiting times targets and Cancer Standards taking appropriate positive action to negate this possibility. The post holder will work effectively across the surgery division (Colorectal) and directorates involved in the delivery of cancer services by providing high quality person centred care to patients whom are on a cancer pathway. Main duties of the job This post is to be based at Lincoln County Hospital. Candidates must be able to travel to other ULHT sites. The Cancer Navigator post will play a pivotal role in navigating and tracking patients along their pathway, co-ordinating all hospital appointments, investigations and their treatment, whilst also identifying patients who may potentially breach national waiting times targets and Cancer Standards taking appropriate positive action to negate this possibility. The post holder will work effectively across the surgery division and CBU's involved in the delivery of cancer services by providing high quality person centred care to patients whom are on a cancer pathway. The post holder will engage with and work alongside the senior medical staff, nursing staff, other health care professionals and partner organisations within the network across the patient journey. The successful candidate will also have the following skills:- Be able to analyse problems and suggest suitable solutions Be able to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time Good interpersonal skills Effective negotiation and influencing skills Have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Be able to work effectively in a team Adaptable to change Knowledge of all cancer waiting times targets Competent in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-1674-24-A Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential English & Maths GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent Previous experience Essential Experience of multi professional working. Experience using IT systems Previous NHS experience Desirable Able to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team Previous cancer pathway experience Previous acute hospital experience Skills Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Motivated and resourceful Experience with ULHT 'in house' computer systems i.e. Somerset, Medway, Cris, Web v Specific Requirements Essential Flexibility attitude and approach to work Ability to deal with emotional situations Ability to prioritise and work under pressure Demonstrates a person centred approach to car Desirable Good understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential English & Maths GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent Previous experience Essential Experience of multi professional working. Experience using IT systems Previous NHS experience Desirable Able to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team Previous cancer pathway experience Previous acute hospital experience Skills Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Motivated and resourceful Experience with ULHT 'in house' computer systems i.e. Somerset, Medway, Cris, Web v Specific Requirements Essential Flexibility attitude and approach to work Ability to deal with emotional situations Ability to prioritise and work under pressure Demonstrates a person centred approach to car Desirable Good understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)