Hepatology Surveillance Patient Pathway Navigator

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: General Coordinate care by providing a single point of access, including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent needs Provide advice and refer on or sign-post to other sources of support Coordinate diagnostic and monitoring through appointments and investigations Coordinate face to face appointments for those with complex results. Discuss with patients issues relevant to their health and social care and provide support where possible or escalating relevant clinical teams if necessary. Maintain accurate patient records on both the Trust Electronic Patient Record and the Somerset Cancer Register to reflect the care given. Contribute towards the maintenance of local and Trust wide standard of care Inform the clinical team/person in charge of: - any changes in the patients physical condition or situation any significant factors relevant to the patient.
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Communication Ensure a smooth transition of care along the clinical pathway ensuring clear communication between the patient, clinical nurse specialist, consultants and both internal and external clinical support teams. Maintain confidentiality of patient information Contribute to the effective communication process between patients, carers, family, friends, and staff colleagues Support people to access appropriate information and support by sign posting to a range of support services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate Maintain clear, timely communication with the relevant Cancer MDT Coordinator/ Tracker and to attend and participate in MDT meetings when required Contribute ideas to the multi professional team Support the delivery of patient and carer training and education Encourage and support healthy lifestyle choices. Key Relationships Internal: Lead Cancer Nurse, Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, Respiratory Consultants, Doctors, Cancer Management team, MDT Coordinator / Cancer Care Coordinators, Tracker team, Clinical Support teams, Directorate Management team and Macmillan Information and Support team. External: Patients, Patient families or carers, other Trusts that provide diagnostics or treatment for patients under surveillance and GP/Community services.
Education and Training The post holder is required to be up to date with regards to waiting list targets/timescales/cancer targets. Ensure all mandatory training is maintained in accordance of Trusts guidelines and policies In house training encouraged and external training supported. Continuous involvement and implementation of procedure developments in the Units to assist in improving the patients journey. To keep up to date with developments within the relevant Cancer service, Trust and the wider Greater Manchester Cancer agenda

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