# Cancer Patient Navigator - Urology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cancer-patient-navigator-urology/ca69c593-4e85-43da-ad77-6fddc78d445b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cancer-patient-navigator-urology/ca69c593-4e85-43da-ad77-6fddc78d445b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Lancaster Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Navigator (discipline unspecified) - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T12:51:19.085Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Lancaster/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Urology/Urology-v8370495 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8370495?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, organised and motivated person to join the Urology Cancer Team. This a new post for a Cancer Patient Navigator within the team, supporting the delivery of the Urology Cancer Pathways. The successful applicant will assist the clinical team in proactively managing rapid diagnostic service, providing holistic care to patients referred with a suspicion of or diagnosed with cancer. Effective communication skills are essential; in conjunction with clinical colleagues, you will help patients and their families navigate the complex health care system. Experience in health or social care would be advantageous, with evidence of being a team player whilst having the ability to work on your own within the boundaries of the job description. ### Main duties of the job - Tracking the progress of cancer patients through their pathway of care including through the diagnostic phase, pursuing results and ensuring that all results are managed appropriately to avoid potential delay. Patients may present through various routes and recording and tracking must be in accordance with National Cancer Waiting Times standards; - Ensuring all patients receive appointments and next steps in their pathway in a timely fashion whilst overseeing any other aspect of managing the patient pathway; - Maintain and update relevant databases as required. - To support patients and their carers re-access specialist services without delay should they need to do so The post holder will work with the Urology Cancer team and supporting teams such as the Cancer Performance Team, specifically providing support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Worker's, MDT Coordinators and Cancer Trackers to ensure timely care for all patients in relevant specialities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties. - Experience of using MS Office Systems. - Knowledge and use of medical terminology. - Word processing skills. - Knowledge of NHS data definitions relating to Cancer Standards and Cancer Waiting Times. **Desirable** - Previous NHS experience. - Experience of using a Patient Database. - Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases. ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to work under minimal supervision. - Demonstrates a commitment to team working. - Evidence of continuing to update knowledge and personal development. - Demonstrates a willingness to change as the role evolves. - Ability to travel cross bay. - Self motivated. - Attention to detail. - Cooperative, flexible, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly. - Excellent communication skills. - Clear understanding of patient confidentiality. **Desirable** - Awareness of audit procedures. ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. - ECDL or recognised experience. - Evidence of ongoing personal development. ### Skills, ability and knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of data protection issues and the requirement for confidentiality. - Evidence of good, clear communication skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking to patients. - Proficiency in English language. - Demonstrates a high level of motivation. **Desirable** - Awareness of quality management systems. - Awareness of H&S issues. - Knowledge of national performance targets, choose and book, access plans and governance issues. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 144.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698131) - [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942) - [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741) - [personal specification (pdf, 75.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698132) - [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427) - [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024) - [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025) - [westmorland general hospital hospital accessibility plan (docx, 112.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1026) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.