Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer Navigator
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Cancer Navigator
Cancer Navigator (Part-Time) – Band 3 (£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata, 15h/week)
About the Department
The Cancer Navigator will work within the Cancer department at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)—a University Teaching Hospital in partnership with the University of Buckingham.
Recently expanded, the on-site radiotherapy service, linked with Oxford University Hospitals, enhances local cancer care. The radiography centre, opened in January 2025, provides advanced therapy, aligned with holistic care principles and supported by:
- Oncology specialists (doctors, nurse practitioners, advanced practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists)
- Palliative care and administration teams
MKUH is actively developing services through:
- Oak Wards Phase 2 (24-bed expansion)
- Women and Children’s Centre (opening 2030)
- Investments in diagnostics and maternity/paediatric care
About the Role
Purpose & Responsibilities
The part-time Cancer Navigator (15h/week, 3-day schedule) will:
- Assist patients, families, and carers along the cancer journey with compassionate care
- Co-ordinate across cancer teams, liaising with medical staff, nurses, and administrators
- Optimise the cancer pathway via:
- Efficient administrative support (prioritising patient access to services)
- Audit/peer reviews for service improvements
- Participation in Milton Keynes Patient Partnership Group initiatives
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Key Duties
- Multidisciplinary engagement: Build relationships with MDTs (hospital staff, citizens).
- Project leadership: Work collaboratively to identify system barriers and solutions.
- Holistic support: Provide caring communication during treatment planning and care navigation.
- Draw on MKUH’s capabilities: Bridge clinical teams, carers, and patients for a seamless experience.
Person Specification
Required competencies for success:
Attitudes & Mindset
- Patient-centred focus: Deep commitment to empathy and service recovery.
- Problem-solving: Pride in innovative solutions for existing challenges.
- Curiosity: Willingness to question process efficiencies with a growth mindset.
- Teamwork: Contribution to holistic care via thoughtful collaboration.
Skills
- Exceptional administrative and time management skills.
- Strong communication (written/declaration) adaptable to varied audiences.
- Self-motivation with reliability; proven track record handling complex patient/staff interactions.
- Ability to innovate in process/patient navigation planning—ideally audit-related experience.
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Requirements
Qualifications
- Essential: No formal qualifications beyond GCSE Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Preferred: Relevant refreshers or clinical pathway knowledge.
Experience
- Essential: Hospital/NHS volunteer/administrative experience, or direct patient-facing roles.
- Desirable: Working with cancer patients, interdisciplinary teams, or citizens liaison.
Benefits
- Employee Juncture Friendly: Part-time opportunities suited to career progression or balanced lifestyles.
- Cross-departmental growth: Influencenot averse to advice. A mentor who knows found:
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Applying
Salary Rate : £25,760 - £27,476 per year (pro-rated for 15 hours/week).
Application Deadline: Pending (Interviews: 27 July 2026).
Designation: Band 3 Support Worker (Admin/Cancer Navigator).
Visa, NHS sponsorship not offered for this role.
Further inquiries: Sally Burnie · Head of Cancer Services & Chief Cancer Nurse Sally.Burnie@mkuh.nhs.uk
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