Clinical Navigator Haematology

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the haematology nursing team as a clinical cancer navigator.

The Haematology team are a dynamic and diverse group who are friendly and welcoming to all and they would train, supervise and support the successful candidate throughout.

The postholder will support the operational delivery of haemato-oncology clinical services by taking an active role in supporting CNS and MDT teams with the support and management of care pathways for haematology patients.

Main duties of the job

The role would primarily consist of:

Providing support and information to Haemato-oncology patients including those with lymphoma,

Assisting with the NHS Cancer Programme FDS (faster diagnosis framework) and improving quality of life outcomes, living with and beyond cancer.

Involves daily and direct communication with patients, relatives, carers and other health and social care professionals.

Supporting the haematology specialist nurses with duties including triaging phone calls and assisting with administrative duties.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-BIO2686-SSJ

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

To provide general information and support to all Haematology patients, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their diagnosis and life

To provide information and support about cancer and cancer services to those relevant patients

Providing personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes, tailored to a persons needs (based on holistic needs assessments)

Provide support planning, identifying peoples physical, practical, emotional and social needs at the earliest opportunity

Provide practical and emotional support to those living with cancer and their families, recognising their needs may change over time throughout their treatment journey

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

To provide general information and support to all Haematology patients, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their diagnosis and life

To provide information and support about cancer and cancer services to those relevant patients

Providing personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes, tailored to a persons needs (based on holistic needs assessments)

Provide support planning, identifying peoples physical, practical, emotional and social needs at the earliest opportunity

Provide practical and emotional support to those living with cancer and their families, recognising their needs may change over time throughout their treatment journey

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• NVQ level 4/NVQ Level 3 plus additional training to diploma level
• Foundation degree level training or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake learning and development courses
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within multi-professional teams
• Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of computers
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Effective organisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
• Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team including staff from other wards or hospitals
• Responds appropriately to unexpected demands with politeness and consideration for patients and staff

Desirable

• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• NVQ level 4/NVQ Level 3 plus additional training to diploma level
• Foundation degree level training or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake learning and development courses
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within multi-professional teams
• Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of computers
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Effective organisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
• Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team including staff from other wards or hospitals
• Responds appropriately to unexpected demands with politeness and consideration for patients and staff

Desirable

• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

To provide general information and support to all Haematology patients, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their diagnosis and life

To provide information and support about cancer and cancer services to those relevant patients

Providing personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes, tailored to a persons needs (based on holistic needs assessments)

Provide support planning, identifying peoples physical, practical, emotional and social needs at the earliest opportunity

Provide practical and emotional support to those living with cancer and their families, recognising their needs may change over time throughout their treatment journey

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• NVQ level 4/NVQ Level 3 plus additional training to diploma level
• Foundation degree level training or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake learning and development courses
• Willingness to undertake Macmillan training where appropriate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within multi-professional teams
• Experience of co-ordinating patient workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working with haematology/ cancer patients
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of computers
• Good understanding of person-centred care
• Effective organisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
• Experience with using Viper, Mediviewer IPM and ICE

Skills

Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team including staff from other wards or hospitals
• Responds appropriately to unexpected demands with politeness and consideration for patients and staff

Desirable

• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role