Waverley Private Hospital
Part of Ramsay Health Care

Your care team

While a diagnosis of cancer can feel isolating, it is important to remember that you are not alone. The experienced and caring team at Waverley Private Hospital will be with you every step of the way.

Your care will be overseen by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals who will work with you and your loved ones to tailor a personalised plan for your treatment and supportive care needs.

Allied health specialists will form part of your multidisciplinary team. They will be there to focus on your overall wellbeing, managing symptoms and side effects to help you achieve the best outcomes from your treatment.

Different cancers have different multidisciplinary teams made up of different health professionals specialising in that specific cancer type. Waverley Private Hospital has access to multidisciplinary teams across all cancer types.

Members of your care team

Because all cancers are different, everyone’s cancer pathway is different. You may meet a variety of healthcare professionals during, between and after your cancer treatment, including:

 

  • Surgeon
  • Medical Oncologist
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Haematologist
  • Nurse Unit Manager
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Registered and Enrolled nurses
  • Cancer Care Navigator

 

 

  • Psychologist/Counsellor
  • Cancer Care Nurse Navigator
  • Clinical Trials Coordinator
  • Oncology Social Worker
  • Physiotherapist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Speech Pathologist

 

Talk to our Cancer Care Navigator or Medical Specialist about who makes up the multidisciplinary team that will support you during, between and after your treatment. Your team will include doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and may include other specialists relevant to your needs. We will assess your needs and ensure that a tailored team is assembled for you.

Depending on the type of cancer you have, you will also meet doctors who specialise in treating your specific condition.

Cancer Care Navigator

Understanding and navigating the complex world of cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Waverley Private Hospital offers you peace of mind with the Cancer Care Navigation Service to guide you through your cancer journey.

Our Cancer Care Navigators are specialist nurses who have extensive experience in looking after people with cancer. They work alongside your multidisciplinary team to coordinate all aspects of your care, so that you and your loved ones can focus on what matters most.

From diagnosis through to recovery and beyond, your Cancer Care Navigator will:

 

  • help you to understand your treatment plan and address any questions or concerns you may have
  • be an active link between your multidisciplinary team, treating specialist and your GP, keeping you on track between treatments
  • refer you for additional support services, such as exercise, nutritional support, or psychological support
  • provide education, information and emotional support for you and your loved ones
  • spend time with you to understand what matters to you.

 

Your Cancer Care Navigator is a friendly face, making sure you have access to personalised care at every stage of your cancer journey. 

To find out more about this service

Breast Care Nurse Consultant

All our patients are introduced to our Breast Care Nurse Consultant who is a registered nurse and has specialised training in all aspects of breast care. The Breast Care Nurse Consultant can assess all your needs and provide expert advice and guidance on breast disease, specific cancer treatments, any side effects from treatment, and also provide psychological and emotions support to you, your family and your carers.