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Cancer Care Navigator - Lung Cancer
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Cancer Care Navigator - Lung Cancer
About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of:
- Acute Services (which currently provide hospital-based services across 3 main sites)
- Corporate & Property & Support Services
- North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
This post will contribute to the provision of dedicated person-centred support in the cancer pathway. There is strong evidence of increased patient uncertainty and anxiety during cancer treatment. This post seeks to support communication and coordination of support to patients and families on their pathway. The post will promote connectivity between services within cancer services, local authorities, Health and Social Care, and third-sector providers.
The main objective is to facilitate patient and family support with appropriate support as an integral component as part of the cancer-specific specialist nursing teams.
The post holder will:
- Work with all members of the tumour-specific multidisciplinary cancer teams.
- Ensure a single point of contact is available to people affected by cancer.
- Facilitate the treatment journey, working closely with specialist nursing teams.
- Allow specialist nurses to focus on patient-centred clinical care, enabling patients to receive ongoing accessible support.
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In This Key Role
Cancer Nursing Teams (CNS’s) work across specific multi-disciplinary teams, playing a key responsibility in patient management. CNSs are pivotal in:
- Supporting and coordinating local cancer care and services.
- Providing support and guidance to patients and families with a cancer diagnosis.
- Ensuring the hub and spoke regional oncology service functions to support patients and families.
CNS’s deliver a holistic approach to cancer care, ensuring continuity and support to patients in increasingly pressurised environments.
The introduction of Cancer Care Navigators into the nursing teams has significantly benefited:
- Patients, by directly supporting nursing activity.
- Productivity, enhancing the CNS’s services and the organisation.
What You'll Bring
- HND in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
- Experience within a hospital or similar healthcare setting.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complex situations.
- Ability to develop and implement administrative systems and processes.
What We Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy:
- Annual Leave: 35 days including public holidays.
- Generous NHS pension scheme.
- Annual incremental salary progression.
- Paid sick leave, increasing with length of service.
- NHS discounts and more.
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** Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion **
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on:
- Skills
- Knowledge
- Talent
– Regardless of:
- Race
- Disability
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Care experience
- Any other dimension used to differentiate people
Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
** Contact for Inquiries **
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Informal discussion:
- Kristie Woods
- Email: Kirstie.Woods@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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Recruitment process support:
- Lynn Deas (Recruitment Administrator)
- Email: Lynn.Deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Application Notes
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Full details about the role are provided in the attached: Job Description and Person Specification.
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Review the Application Guidance which explains:
- Closing dates
- Amendments, right-to-work requirements
- Sponsorship eligibility
- Important pre-application points
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Additional context on working with NHS Lanarkshire: Information Pack.
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Deadline: Applications close at 23:59 hours on the closing date (unless otherwise specified).
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Note: CVs will not be accepted.
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This advert may close early if a high number of applications is received.
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