About this role
Job summary
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 TrustsThis 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
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
GCSE Level Maths and English (Grade AC) or equivalent.
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)
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.
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.
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)