Cancer Support Worker - Gynae
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The Gynae cancer team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 4 Cancer Support Worker, to join the team in a cancer support worker role for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave.
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of this patient group. They should be an outstanding communicator, able to demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced work environment. You should possess advanced computer skills and a knowledge of community health services. They should be able to work well autonomously and as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to deliver and maintain a high quality of care.
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will have a role in contributing to the delivery of the Trust Objectives as well as objectives for the Gynae Cancer Service ensuring that the care delivered reflects the trusts vision and values.
The post holder will conduct holistic needs assessment and support to patients and their carer`s throughout their care pathway, as well as providing support to staff throughout the trust. The post holder will support the consultant and nursing team as well as signposting services for patients
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusiv e
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
- Evidence of continued role development
- Coaching or teaching qualification
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake learning and development courses
Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of person-centered care
- Understanding of the health and social care environment
- Understanding of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the role of specialist oncology trusts
- Experience in coordinating a patient workload
- Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
- Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
Experience
- Relevant health or social care experience at Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in the use of data management
- Knowledge of patient needs when being treated in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65, Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/