Detailed job description and main responsibilities Patient Navigating To navigate samples through the diagnostic pathway, from point of referral to Histology. Using hospital IT systems. To proactively manage samples in accordance with the National Targets. To escalate diagnostic samples for target patients, (if falling outside the appropriate timescale). To proactively identify and resolve delays at all stages in the patient pathway. Where this is not possible, to follow the escalation procedure to line Management. To ensure that samples which require transfer to a tertiary centre are transferred in accordance with agreed timescales. To highlight any bottlenecks within the process, communicating regularly with line management, and where possible suggesting and implementing solutions. To liaise, if necessary with other Trusts in order to achieve continuous monitoring of the sample pathway. Be the single point of contact for Imaging and wider trust to ensure 2ww target is implemented for all imaging referrals. Please refer to the attached Job Description file. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to diploma level of equivalent Grade C/5 plus in GCSE Biology Grade c A Level Biology Desirable criteria Educated to degree level BSc Biomedical Science Experience Essential criteria Working within a busy environment Working in an administrative role Experience of working in a supervisory role Previous NHS experience as a Cancer Co-ordinator Desirable criteria Previous PA experience Knowledge Essential criteria Comprehensive knowledge of hospital procedures and cancer pathways Desirable criteria Knowledge of hospital information systems such as PAS Personal Skills Essential criteria Able to prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities Excellent secretarial skills including word processing and audio and diary management Ability to analyse data Ability to understand medical terminology Desirable criteria Flexible and positive Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges