Clinical Navigator Haematology

Providing support and information to Haemato-oncology patients including those with lymphoma,

Assisting with the NHS Cancer Programme FDS (faster diagnosis framework) and improving quality of life outcomes, living with and beyond cancer.

Involves daily and direct communication with patients, relatives, carers and other health and social care professionals.

Supporting the haematology specialist nurses with duties including triaging phone calls and assisting with administrative duties.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

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 peoples 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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients; - Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers; - Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

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

Desirable: - Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology; - Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

Desirable: - Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role