Job summary
The postholder will support the ongoing implementation and delivery of Personalised Care for people affected by cancer, specifically carrying out holistic needs assessment (HNA's) with patients and producing associated care and support plans.
Main duties of the job
- To support the successful implementation of holistic needs assessments (HNA's) for people affected by cancer across the NCA, assisting with the process of offering and delivering HNA's to patients and producing associated, comprehensive care and support plans
- Provide a single point of access, including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs
- Providing health and well-being information and support in relation to their cancer, signposting to supportive services to enable navigation of health and social care; to empower the patient to manage their cancer.
- Work closely with the Macmillan Information & Support Service to ensure appropriate referrals to the service are made.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent
- Qualification in healthcare related subject / equivalent knowledge and experience at Level 3 or above (e.g.: Health and Social Care / Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of personalised care and the importance of this
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to people affected by cancer
- Experience of undertaking holistic needs assessments
- Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and cancer pathways
- Communication skills training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, electronic), including a professional telephone manner and active listening
- Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills, with attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility across NCA sites
- High standard of English, with the ability to convey information accurately, succinctly, and sensitively in both verbal and written formats
- Experience handling challenging or distressing situations with professionalism and empathy
- empathy o Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent
- Qualification in healthcare related subject / equivalent knowledge and experience at Level 3 or above (e.g.: Health and Social Care / Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of personalised care and the importance of this
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to people affected by cancer
- Experience of undertaking holistic needs assessments
- Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and cancer pathways
- Communication skills training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, electronic), including a professional telephone manner and active listening
- Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills, with attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility across NCA sites
- High standard of English, with the ability to convey information accurately, succinctly, and sensitively in both verbal and written formats
- Experience handling challenging or distressing situations with professionalism and empathy
- empathy o Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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).