The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager

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Job summary

The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager will be a vital role in the provision of information and support service for people affected by cancer, their friends, family and health care professionals. The postholder will manage the Macmillan Cancer Support Centres (MCSC) taking the lead in the development of long-term strategy for the management and delivery.

The individual will be required to lead and line manage the MCSC's staff and volunteers, taking part in the recruitment, training and mentorship of this team whilst also acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate advanced practice in assessing and identifying complex needs of individual clients

Provide practical and emotional advice/support to patients and carers regarding the impacts of diagnosis, treatment, or disease progression.

Communicate with service users in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care. Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group.

Develop close working relationships with existing patient support groups and work with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Macmillan and patient groups for the development of other support services.

To identify areas of need, lead and where appropriate contribute to the planning/provision of cancer information and support services for SaTH using highly developed knowledge and skills, for example new information materials/formats, patient support groups etc and develop a directory of local information.

Synthesise knowledge and expertise related to cancer patient information and support from a variety of policy, research and other sources to maintain service quality and disseminate good practice to colleagues across SaTH and Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

Initiate, develop and manage innovative methods of providing information and support to patient using a range of mediums/approaches, and assess their effectiveness through audit, ensuring service users are involved in evaluation.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Details

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MCM-874

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health related Degree or relevant health related/management experience
  • Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced communication skills qualification
  • Clinical Qualification
  • Cancer Qualification
  • EDCL or equivalent computer qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a cancer setting
  • Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance issues
  • Evidence of leadership/mentoring skills
  • Previous line management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to liaise with staff across disciplines
  • Able to work across organisations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current national cancer policy

Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral, written and presentational skills
  • Able to influence and act at all levels of the organisation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health related Degree or relevant health related/management experience
  • Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced communication skills qualification
  • Clinical Qualification
  • Cancer Qualification
  • EDCL or equivalent computer qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a cancer setting
  • Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance issues
  • Evidence of leadership/mentoring skills
  • Previous line management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to liaise with staff across disciplines
  • Able to work across organisations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current national cancer policy

Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral, written and presentational skills
  • Able to influence and act at all levels of the organisation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Cancer Services & Lead Cancer Nurse

Jessica Greenwood

jessica.greenwood2@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MCM-874

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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