Breast Imaging-Patient Pathway Navigator

The department provides a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Breast Service has a well-established multidisciplinary team with excellent radiology, surgical and histopathology servicesOur team participates in many local health promotion activities in and around Milton Keynes

The breast imaging pathway navigator will be involved from the beginning of each patient's pathway and up to the point of definitive diagnosis (whether cancer or not)

The role is varied and includes administrative work, clinic organisation, and close working and support for both the clinical teams and patients to actively manage all patients through their diagnostic pathway, tracking their progress and escalating any deviations as appropriate and agreedA flexible approach to the needs of the department is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work

The successful candidate will work well in a team environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working. ''NHS Survey, 2024''

The main aims of the role are:

o to be the central point of contact for patients referred to the imaging team with a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis,

o to facilitate a seamless coordinated personalised patient pathway and experience,

o to ensure that their individual needs are supported and met throughout,

o to monitor and track patients against the National Cancer Waiting Times targets, proactively highlighting any incidences at risk of missing targets to both the imaging and cancer services teams in a timely way.

The role is varied and includes administrative work, clinic organisation, and close working and support for both the clinical teams and patients to actively manage all patients through their diagnostic pathway, tracking their progress and escalating any deviations as appropriate and agreed.

The navigator will be based predominately in the imaging department of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation trust but may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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