The Hepatology Pathway Navigator will play an integral role in promoting rapid cancer diagnosis through a robust pathway of surveillance.
Working under the guidance of registered health care professionals, this role is to ensure that our patients with liver disease who are at great risk of developing liver cancer are kept under hepatocellular surveillance and that surveillance investigations are carried out in a timely manner.
The pathway Navigator will be expected to coordinate such investigations and track the progress of patient care through the diagnostic phase, pursuing results and ensuring all results are managed appropriately to avoid potential delay.
Maintain and update relevant databases as required
Liaising with other departments within the trust to ensure investigations, opinions, and treatments are sought in a timely manner.
To help reduce patient cancellations, non-attendance for tests and clinic appointments therefore influencing progress through rapid diagnostic pathway
To undertake a range of administrative duties which facilitate and support coordination of care pathway steps, including assisting in the arrangement of appointments, tests.
To work collaboratively with the wider MDT in the navigation of pathway steps.
To escalate issues of pathway delay in a timely fashion in accordance with pathway milestones and organisational procedures and guidelines.
To maintain accurate documentation related to patient care and interactions both written and electronic in line and to comply with organisational policies relating to information governance.
To actively engage in service improvement actions across the pathway which maximise patient experience and outcomes.
Why Gloucestershire Hospitals.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.
1. Key Responsibilities
- To provide coordinated care and promote HCC surveillance through patient’s pathway.
- To ensure that our patients with liver disease who are at risk of developing liver cancer are kept under Hepatocellular surveillance.
- To ensure that surveillance investigations are carried out in a timely manner.
- To track the progress of patient care through the diagnostic phase
- To act as an advocate and role model for person centred care across all components of the pathway to positively influence the approach and behaviours of other care/support providers.
2. Planning and Organisation
- Problem solving, organisational abilities
- Frequent concentration pattern interruptions
- Checking data quality
3. Communications and Working Relationships
- It is essential to this role that the postholder establishes and maintains a good working relationship with a wide range of NHS staff.
- Communicate verbally and in writing to members of health and social care teams
- Participate in meetings, email, telephone conversations ensuring a two-way flow of information
- Disseminate information as appropriate
- Liaise with other members of the MDT team
- Promote and share ideas
4. General Working Conditions
- Requirement to use PC for long period of time
- Development of effective working relationships to ensure cooperation and confidence of clinical and non-clinical staff.
- At times difficult subject matter
- Resilience of dealing with challenge or request from senior staff
- Discussing sensitive and distressing issues
