Role focus

The focus of their role is the delivery of personalised care and support, particularly for at-risk groups or patients who are at risk of health inequalities.

Responsibilities

  • increasing screening uptake by identifying low participation groups and making contact to provide information and support
  • identifying at risk populations, for example obesity or smoking, and providing preventative advice or signposting to services
  • safety-netting by monitoring attendance and arranging follow-up appointments
  • promoting early diagnosis by monitoring referrals and helping patients to navigate the care system before diagnosis
  • linking to members of the MDT within acute trusts
  • preparing patients for cancer care reviews
  • helping to maintain the palliative care register
  • helping patients to prepare for conversations with clinicians.