About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18 August 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 31 August 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for a committed team player to join the Respiratory/Lung Cancer multidisciplinary team as a Lung Cancer Pathway Navigator. This post is integral to implementing the timed optimal pathway for patients with suspected lung cancer, to achieve definitive diagnosis by day 28.
The post holder will improve patient experience by providing a friendly non- clinical contact for patients and families, providing support and information to reduce patient anxiety and provide reassurance and information on interventions/tests, ensuring patients come to interventions well prepared.
The post holder is responsible for delivering timely and accurate administrative support to the clinicians delivering the service, mainly specialist nursing colleagues. They will also provide comprehensive support to the lung cancer multidisciplinary team through the co-ordination of primary and tertiary referrals.
Main duties of the job
In addition the successful candidate will be required to work across a range of IT systems to coordinate the booking of patient appointments in the timed optimal lung pathway, generate reports and ensure accurate patient pathway tracking. They will work both directly and indirectly with patients and their families/carers to assist in coordinating the care of patients through their hospital journey, identifying and resolving barriers to pathways, working closely with Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary teams.
You will be an enthusiastic and conscientious team player. You will be able to work under pressure, have excellent written and verbal skills, excellent planning, time-management and organisational skills, as well as being an innovative thinker and always willing to put forward ideas. You must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues and be willing to be a friendly single point of contact for patients, carers and the healthcare team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification before applying for this role.
It is essential that the successful candidate will have had previous NHS experience , a good level of education and experience of using IT systems (such as Cerner and PPM). You will be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Experience in a clerical / administration role is essential. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cancer targets and patient pathways, in particular lung cancer pathway. A caring and sensitive attitude is essential as you will be in frequent contact with patients and their families.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment Experience of working in a hospital/NHS environment Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
Desirable
Use of Trust IT systems including PPM Previous experience working within a cancer service Experience co-ordinating a patient workload Basic counselling
Skills Essential
Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances Reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Thoroughness and attention to detail Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure Demonstrate a proactive approach to work Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate at all levels and in difficult circumstances Tactful and diplomatic with the ability to sensitively ask about information needs.
Qualifications Essential
Good general education with GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. ECDL or equivalent IT experience
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Thorough knowledge of patient administration processes Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
Knowledge of tracking and monitoring patients using information systems Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies & procedures Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)