LEUKAEMIA CARE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title Leukaemia Care Navigator
Hours 15 hours a week on Monday and Thursday
Remuneration 24,000 per annum pro rata (up to £28,325 depending on experience)
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Report to: Navigator Programme Manager
Work closely with: Anyone affected by leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). This includes patients, carers and family members. Liaising with hospital staff, nurses, other support charities, care workers and staff at Leukaemia Care. You will refer patients, carers and family members internally to advocacy, welfare, support groups and other services as appropriate.

WHO WE ARE, AND WHAT WE DO

Leukaemia Care is the UK’s leading leukaemia charity. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to ensuring that everyone affected receives the best possible diagnosis, information, advice, treatment and support. We are here for everyone affected by leukaemia and related blood cancer types – such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN).
We provide information, advice and support for anyone affected, this includes patients and their friends and families too. We raise awareness of the issues impacting people affected by leukaemia, MDS and MPN, and campaign to fix them. We are driving early diagnosis, raising public awareness, improving services and ensuring access to effective treatments.
How do we do this? We have a wide range of services aimed at patients and their loved ones from diagnosis and beyond. Our support services range from nurse-led helplines, support groups and free-of-charge medical information to access to paid counselling, grants for those feeling the financial strain of a diagnosis and providing buddies so people always have somebody to talk to who have experienced something similar to them. We encourage you to have a read of our website and find out all the ways we support from diagnosis and beyond. Crucial to our work is raising awareness of leukaemia as a blood cancer and the importance for early diagnosis. Leukaemia can be difficult to spot as the symptoms are similar to many other common conditions. Unfortunately, most people are not aware of the signs of leukaemia and this leads to diagnosis being delayed, which can worsen outcomes for patients. As well as working to educate the general public through our #SpotLeukaemia campaign, we are working closely with our colleagues working in front line medical services to ensure they have the most up-to-date information on diagnosing leukaemia. We know that by raising awareness and working to educate health care professionals, we can save lives and improve outcomes.

GENERAL

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.
If you have any questions, please contact: jobs@leukaemiacare.org.uk

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

By working with the Navigator Programme manager and the Director of Patient Services

• Develop and implement Leukaemia Care patient services initiatives which

underpin the strategic plan.

• Work with the Patient Services team to support those affected by leukaemia, MDS and MPN.

JOB ROLE

• To attend the hospital to provide support on the Haematology Ward or clinic.
• Liaise with consultants, nurses, and other health care professionals in providing patient support. This may involve giving out booklets and information within the consulting room itself.
• Speak to patients, carers and anyone affected by a blood cancer or allied blood disorder to offer tailored advice or support.
• Refer patients, carers and family members internally to our services.
• Signpost patients to other blood cancer charities.
• Support patients by phone through the CNS referral process.
• Attend a local support group if needed.
• Regular feedback into the Patient Services team on how many patients we are supporting and any booklets we need to send out.
• Constantly being a proactive ambassador and patient support worker for the charity.

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role