Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Upper GI Cancer Support worker.
You will support the clinical and administrative processes to support noncomplex cancer patients within the hospital cancer services under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. You may be required to work with those affected by Sarcoma, Teenage and Young Adults with Cancer and Cancer of Unknown Primary. You will work closely with the Tumour site Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and the Macmillan Cancer Information leads to ensure coordination of Personalised Care in line with NHS England Long Term Plan.
If this interest you apply now.
Main duties of the job
You will support clinical and administrative processes. The post holder will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills including telephone, email, face to face with staff, patients and their families. They will demonstrate awareness of the needs of people affected by cancer enabling them to navigate the health and social care system to make choices that are best for their cancer Journey.
You will report to the Tumour site Clinical Nurse Specialist.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work autonomously but under jurisdiction of CNS to manage own workload independently, seeking advice and support, when necessary, from key personnel, adhering to current guidelines, utilising assessment frameworks and policy to inform practice and to supply information provision to patient.
- To be a key resource and support to the Clinical Nurse Specialist in conjunction with the MSE to establish the comprehensive implementation of Personalised Care.
- To work clinically alongside Clinical Nurse Specialist team and consultants within boundaries of the band 4 scope.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate.
- To assist in all administrational duties to best support the service, using IT solutions along with other methods of patient tracking and booking.
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, national and local regulatory requirements relating to accurate information provision. Ensure effective cancer information and support services; particularly information which will enable the patient and carers to participate in self-management are available to create a seamless experience of care for patients.
- To support and work collaboratively with Macmillan Information Centres and other health care professionals to improve access to information and support for people affected by or concerned by cancer.
- Attend/assist on Health and Wellbeing Events.
- Deliver key agreed actions within specified timescales.
- Adhere to clear role boundaries and expectations and when to seek support of signpost to more appropriate care provider.
- To work flexible hours as the service requires.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work autonomously but under jurisdiction of CNS to manage own workload independently, seeking advice and support, when necessary, from key personnel, adhering to current guidelines, utilising assessment frameworks and policy to inform practice and to supply information provision to patient.
- To be a key resource and support to the Clinical Nurse Specialist in conjunction with the MSE to establish the comprehensive implementation of Personalised Care.
- To work clinically alongside Clinical Nurse Specialist team and consultants within boundaries of the band 4 scope.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate.
- To assist in all administrational duties to best support the service, using IT solutions along with other methods of patient tracking and booking.
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, national and local regulatory requirements relating to accurate information provision. Ensure effective cancer information and support services; particularly information which will enable the patient and carers to participate in self-management are available to create a seamless experience of care for patients.
- To support and work collaboratively with Macmillan Information Centres and other health care professionals to improve access to information and support for people affected by or concerned by cancer.
- Attend/assist on Health and Wellbeing Events.
- Deliver key agreed actions within specified timescales.
- Adhere to clear role boundaries and expectations and when to seek support of signpost to more appropriate care provider.
- To work flexible hours as the service requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of NVQ health and Social Qualification - or- Working towards Nursing associate qualification Or Relevant experience in healthcare
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or level 2 in Maths and English
- Evidence of working at a band 3 level- with progression to a band 4
- at least 3 years experience as a band 3 or 4
Desirable
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification Other Health care related qualifications or evidence of short courses.
- Clinical Skills certifications
- Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 4 Associate Nurse
- at least 3 years experience as a band 3 or 4 in cancer/oncology or Palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good/advanced communications skills
- Evidence of working as band 3 or 4 in NHS
- Experience in coordinating a patient workload.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology Experience in the use of data management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of NVQ health and Social Qualification - or- Working towards Nursing associate qualification Or Relevant experience in healthcare
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or level 2 in Maths and English
- Evidence of working at a band 3 level- with progression to a band 4
- at least 3 years experience as a band 3 or 4
Desirable
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification Other Health care related qualifications or evidence of short courses.
- Clinical Skills certifications
- Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 4 Associate Nurse
- at least 3 years experience as a band 3 or 4 in cancer/oncology or Palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good/advanced communications skills
- Evidence of working as band 3 or 4 in NHS
- Experience in coordinating a patient workload.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology Experience in the use of data management
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).
