Clinical Navigator Haematology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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• To provide general information and support to all Haematology patients, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their diagnosis and life
• To provide information and support about cancer and cancer services to those relevant patients
• Providing personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes, tailored to a persons needs (based on holistic needs assessments)
• Provide support planning, identifying people's physical, practical, emotional and social needs at the earliest opportunity
• Provide practical and emotional support to those living with cancer and their families, recognising their needs may change over time throughout their treatment journey

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• NVQ level 4/NVQ Level 3 plus additional training to diploma level
• Foundation degree level training or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake learning and development courses
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within multi-professional teams
• Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of computers
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Effective organisation skills

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
• Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

Essential criteria

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team including staff from other wards or hospitals
• Responds appropriately to unexpected demands with politeness and consideration for patients and staff

Desirable criteria

• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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