Job summary
The Breast and Gynae cancer team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 4 Cancer Support Worker, to join the team in a new cancer support worker role. This is a new post that will support both services and be based with the Gynae team two days a week and with the breast team one day a week but will cross cover in the event of absence. The service is based at Clatterbridge Liverpool.
It is an exciting time to be involved with these teams where services are always being developed, to improve the management pathway of patients in these groups.
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of these patient groups. 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 Breast and 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 is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
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
Inclusive
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
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
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and maths
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Understanding of person-centered care
- Understanding of Health and Social care environment
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Relevant health or social care experience at Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Experience in the use of data management
Desirable
- Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and maths
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Understanding of person-centered care
- Understanding of Health and Social care environment
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Relevant health or social care experience at Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Experience in the use of data management
Desirable
- Experience of coach/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.
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.
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).
