• Job Description

  Req#: C9249-26-0209?language=en&page=601&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role is offered on a part time basis of 30 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Cancer Patient Navigator in a progressive Cancer Services Team.

  We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic team player to join an established team. Training will be provided to support a new starter in this role. The individual will have an eye for detail ensuring accurate data input in line with National Cancer Waiting Times Guidance, Quality Surveillance and COSD and good communication skills.

  This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

  Main duties of the job

  This important role is to help support and navigate patients, their families and carers through Cancer pathways ensuring that the service's prime aim is to be patient-focussed and proactive in seeing that the patient receives the very best cancer pathway experience within the shortest time frame with continual communication and support.

  The role requires someone with exceptional organisational skills, who can demonstrate great communication and interpersonal skills. A caring and sensitive attitude is essential as you will be dealing with patients, theirfamilies and carers. The individual will be expected to work independently within the appropriate policies and procedures for the service.

  About us

  We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  249-7804817

  Job locations

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for further details.

  This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for further details.

  This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent
  • Demonstrable evidence of recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL)
  • Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) Continual Professional Development

  Desirable

  • Keyboard skills to RSAII or equivalent
  • Database management
  • Oncology for non-clinicians and/or National Cancer Intelligence Network e learning cancer modules

  Experience

  Essential

  • An understanding of medical terminology relevant to the role
  • Able to demonstrate experience of effective working in a team environment (any setting)
  • Previous experience of coordination of a service
  • Previous experience of using data validation and extraction software
  • Previous experience of using MS Office applications
  • Experience of handling highly sensitive information

  Desirable

  • Familiarity with patient clinical notes and data systems
  • Previous NHS Experience

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent
  • Demonstrable evidence of recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL)
  • Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) Continual Professional Development

  Desirable

  • Keyboard skills to RSAII or equivalent
  • Database management
  • Oncology for non-clinicians and/or National Cancer Intelligence Network e learning cancer modules

  Experience

  Essential

  • An understanding of medical terminology relevant to the role
  • Able to demonstrate experience of effective working in a team environment (any setting)
  • Previous experience of coordination of a service
  • Previous experience of using data validation and extraction software
  • Previous experience of using MS Office applications
  • Experience of handling highly sensitive information

  Desirable

  • Familiarity with patient clinical notes and data systems
  • Previous NHS Experience

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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