Main area Gastro Cancer Navigator Grade Band 4 Contract 5 months (fixed term until 31.12.26) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Mon – Fri) Job ref 205-8112390-A
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke University Hospital – springfield building third floor Town Newcastle under Lymer Salary £28,392 – £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/08/2026 23:59
Gastroenterology Cancer Navigator
Band 4
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Gastroenterology Team(s), to support and co- ordinate the active tracking and scheduling of cancer patients for surgery. A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants and other staff involved in the cancer pathway. The post holder will also be expected to support with the validation of cancer patients and ensure cancer targets are adhered to.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the Gastroenterology Team(s), to support and co- ordinate the active tracking and scheduling of cancer patients for surgery. A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants and other staff involved in the cancer pathway. The post holder will also be expected to support with the validation of cancer patients and ensure cancer targets are adhered to.The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, must beflexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism. Due to the nature of the vacancy dealing with patients on their journey through a cancer pathway they will need to be conscious of the need for confidentiality.The role will be critical in the patient experience of their cancer journey, adhering to and managing cancer standards. It is expected that the post holder will be able to work autonomously, using their own initiative and within a specialised team. The post holder is expected to be familiarto the healthcare context, with knowledge and evidence of medical terminology, and educated to a level required to perform the role or have the equivalent experience.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be an integral part of the Gastroenterology Team(s), to support and co- ordinate the active tracking and scheduling of cancer patients for surgery. A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to patients, families, consultants and other staff involved in the cancer pathway. The post holder will also be expected to support with the validation of cancer patients and ensure cancer targets are adhered to.The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, must beflexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism. Due to the nature of the vacancy dealing with patients on their journey through a cancer pathway they will need to be conscious of the need for confidentiality.The role will be critical in the patient experience of their cancer journey, adhering to and managing cancer standards. It is expected that the post holder will be able to work autonomously, using their own initiative and within a specialised team. The post holder is expected to be familiarto the healthcare context, with knowledge and evidence of medical terminology, and educated to a level required to perform the role or have the equivalent experience.
Person specification
- Good General Education
- Experience with Microsoft Packages
- Experience in similar role
- Experience with NHS access policy
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
Visa eligibility notice:The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.
- Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
- Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.
UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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