Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a crucial admin role as a Pathway Navigator for patients on Hepatology Cancer Surveillance and will be the central point of contact for the patients on HCC surveillance; helping to ensure the individual needs of the patient are supported and that care is built around those needs.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
By being the Pathway Navigator within the Hepatology team for both Eastern and Northern services of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will provide direct support for patients to maintain their engagement in the surveillance pathways ensuring that they receive their surveillance scans on schedule.
As the central point of contact you will be involved with maintaining both effective communication with and on behalf of the patient, signposting to other resources and information as defined by patient need and liaising with staff and services to ensure tests and appointments are scheduled.
A key element of the role will be to maintain and populate the Patient Tracking list for Liver Health Check clinics and the HCC Surveillance tracker for the people engaged with the pilot across the ODN as such, you must have excellent IT and data entry skills.
There is a requirement within this role that some secretarial support is provided to the wider Eastern Gastroenterology admin team.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mandy McCabe; Cluster Support Manager on 01392 402899 or amanda.mccabe3@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
