Job summary Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post. The post holder will be an integral part of the Cancer Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients from the diagnostic phase. The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channelling and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Cancer MDT Co-ordinators GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines Main duties of the job The post involves working closely with all key members of the multidisciplinary team within primary and secondary care and service users relating to cancer to ensure all patients receive a consistent and effective service: Clinical Lead for Site Specific Cancer Medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary teams Outpatient departments (OPD), appointment booking centre, radiology, pathology. Other pathway navigators Clinical team secretaries GP Practices. About us Bolton has a well established cancer services team and we are looking for a new member to join us in delivering the highest standard of patient care and support from the time of referral and throughout the cancer pathway. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-811AS-24 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's including Maths & English at grade C or equivalent Level 3 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. NVQ or similar) ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable Level 4 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. foundation degree) Basic counselling Knowledge & experience Essential Relevant Health or Social Care experience Computer literate, with full knowledge of Microsoft packages Advanced knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Previous medical secretarial experience Experience of co-ordinating a patient workload Skills & personal qualities Essential Able to use own initiative and work without supervision. Effective organisational skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's including Maths & English at grade C or equivalent Level 3 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. NVQ or similar) ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable Level 4 Health or Social Care qualification (e.g. foundation degree) Basic counselling Knowledge & experience Essential Relevant Health or Social Care experience Computer literate, with full knowledge of Microsoft packages Advanced knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Previous medical secretarial experience Experience of co-ordinating a patient workload Skills & personal qualities Essential Able to use own initiative and work without supervision. Effective organisational skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)