We are pleased to advertise for a Radiology Cancer Pathway Navigator.
This post will be suitable for a person with an interest in the cancer pathway, supporting Radiology in their role in meeting the Faster Diagnosis Standard.
The post holder will work within radiology and collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients receive comprehensive and timely investigation of a suspected cancer. They will be expected to proactively break down any barriers to access and provide a key point of contact for patients.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Proactively monitor patients’ progress along their pathway on a daily basis, highlighting problems to the management team and escalating where necessary according to local protocols.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with the wider MDT in pursuit of delivery of care within defined cancer wait time targets.
Liaise with the relevant Radiology Modality Manager to escalate patients in need of imaging.
To regularly review all 2 week wait patients within Radiology and identify delays in managing patients.
Work closely with the administrative services across sites (including booking team), diagnostic services and clinical team to ensure next actions are regularly updated and completed - including the booking of procedures.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the cancer pathway provision across Radiology and have detailed understanding of steps within patient pathway and the associated flows of information.
