Cancer Pathway Support Worker

Updated: April 26, 2024 06:32 PM GMT

Work from home Job in Ashford, Surrey, England

NHS

Anywhere

Job summary

The post holder will work with the lung clinical nurse specialists to support patients undergoing a lung cancer diagnostic pathway. Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses, admin staff and all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure that patients are actively managed through the cancer pathway. Liaise with lung cancer MDT as required.To expedite early diagnostic phase of lung cancer pathway and to support the patients through the early phase of their cancer journey.
Main duties of the job

Coordinate the initial investigations required for patients with possibility of lung cancer diagnosis. Support patients and carers to access appropriate cancer information and support. Ability to promote patient empowerment and self-management strategies. Deliver self-management advice, support and know when to escalate to clinical team. To coordinate and organise appointments and information. Communicate and support the delivery of information to patients and carers... More Detail