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Cancer Pathway Navigator for Head and Neck

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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FTDoncaster

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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Cancer Pathway Navigator for Head and Neck

The closing date is 29 September 2026

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Job summary

The primary purpose of the Cancer Pathway Navigator role is to provide a central point of contact for patients on a 'rapid diagnostic, suspicious of cancer pathway', helping to ensure that the individual needs of the patient are supported and that care is built around those needs.

The post-holder will facilitate seamless, coordinated pathway delivery, including escalation to relevant departments where required, to support a better and more personalised diagnostic experience for patients.

The post-holder will work closely with the wider cancer team, both clinical and administrative, as well as other key health and social care providers, to enable person-centred care and the efficient implementation of the pathway, including achievement of the28 Day Faster Diagnosis Standard.

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Pathway Navigator will be involved from the beginning of the pathway to definitive diagnosis (whether cancer or not). They will maintain effective communication with and on behalf of the patient, signposting to appropriate resources and information, and liaising with staff and services to ensure tests and appointments are scheduled in a timely manner. The role will have a specific focus on supporting harder to reach patient groups, e.g. Learning Disabilities and 'non-engagers'. The post holder will identify and resolve barriers to care, working flexibly and responsively to unlock bottlenecks and delays. Within the parameters of the role, they will support patients with shared decision making and self-management.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8172817

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good educational background (minimum 4 GCSE's, grade C or above including English and Maths) or equivalent experience
Knowledge of health and wellbeing issues and services acquired through training and experience to NVQ level 3 standard, plus additional knowledge and experience of offering personalised support
Computer literacy with good understanding of computer packages e.g. word / excel, and knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data security, demonstrated by ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

Basic counselling qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Awareness of local services and resources
Understands and demonstrates behaviours which value equality and diversity

Desirable

Knowledge of rapid diagnostic pathway principles and key cancer pathway steps
Knowledge of service improvement processes
Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times and specifically the 28 FDS
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Knowledge of confidentiality, information and governance

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

Core communication and relationship building skills
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Good organisational skills with the ability to priorities workload
Ability to communicate with a range of different people at all levels
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful and diplomatic way

Desirable

Administrative skills
Analytical skills

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good educational background (minimum 4 GCSE's, grade C or above including English and Maths) or equivalent experience
Knowledge of health and wellbeing issues and services acquired through training and experience to NVQ level 3 standard, plus additional knowledge and experience of offering personalised support
Computer literacy with good understanding of computer packages e.g. word / excel, and knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data security, demonstrated by ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

Basic counselling qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Awareness of local services and resources
Understands and demonstrates behaviours which value equality and diversity

Desirable

Knowledge of rapid diagnostic pathway principles and key cancer pathway steps
Knowledge of service improvement processes
Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times and specifically the 28 FDS
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Knowledge of confidentiality, information and governance

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

Core communication and relationship building skills
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Good organisational skills with the ability to priorities workload
Ability to communicate with a range of different people at all levels
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful and diplomatic way

Desirable

Administrative skills
Analytical skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head and Neck Lead

Lucy Brooks

[email protected]

07789654039

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8172817

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

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