Job overview
The post holder is responsible for tracking the progress of cancer patients through care services (e.g. Radiology and Pathology) and core services (e.g. Health Records.) They will co-ordinate Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to facilitate the provision of care and core services. They will provide administrative support to these meetings, ensuring that all relevant information is available to enable clinical decisions to be made and recorded according to evidence-based protocols.
Main duties of the job
Gynaecology cancer Navigator - Band 5
Once we have received a sufficient number of applications, the post will close.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a gynae cancer navigator to join our Gynaecology team
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly. The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients pathway of care, working alongside consultants, cancer nurse specialties as well as Trusts This role also involves working closely with consultants. You will need to have excellent people skills; excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy, challenging environment and have a positive approach to change and have excellent IT skills.
Interview date: 26th August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a hospital environment
- Experience of working as a Patient Navigator, Cancer Navigator or in a similar role involving the co-ordination or management patient pathways
Desirable
- Experience preferably gained within a clinical hospital role
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Communication Skills: The ability to communicate verbally in a polite, clear and effective way, both face to face and on the telephone
- Interpersonal Skills: The ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people (e.g. medical/nursing staff, managers, medical secretaries) in a helpful manner, and to be willing and able to work as part of a team.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft products – Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Ability to understand and analyse waiting time data
- Good Knowledge of National standards for Cancer
Desirable
- Good knowledge of a range of database tools including Patient Administration System (PAS)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSE Level Maths and English (Grade AC) or equivalent.
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This advert is for Gynaecology Cancer Navigator - Band 5 with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum incl. of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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