Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an Early Diagnosis Cancer Support Worker to join our team at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Cancer Services team and is there to assist, support and co-ordinate the diagnostic pathway for patients. The role is critical in the patient experience of the cancer patient journey and will support the achievement of the 28 and 62 day cancer standards.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and responsible individual, who enjoys working in a varied and flexible role, with an ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as under their own initiative. The post holder must have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people with a suspicion of cancer and have highly effective interpersonal skills in working with patients, relatives, carers and other health and social care professionals.
The post holder is expected to be familiar the healthcare context, with knowledge and evidence of medical terminology, and educated to a level required to perform the role (Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification) or equivalent experience.
Main duties of the job
A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants, cancer nurse specialists, consultant nurses/Advanced Nurse Practitioners and other staff involved in the cancer pathway
Co-ordinate and track patient pathways under the supervision of the nurse consultants/Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Liaise closely with the MDT co-ordinators ensuring robust systems of notification.
About us
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
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