Job summary
We have two exciting opportunities for a Macmillan cancer Information and support services deputy manager to join our team specialising in Metastatic Breast, we have one position primarily based at Basildon Hospital and the other primarily at Broomfield Hospital. There may also be the occasional need for cross site working across our Trust and its sites.Do you feel you have what it is to make a difference if so, we want to hear from you!
Provide expert personalised, holistic information and support to individuals affected by cancer and refer on to appropriate specialist support services as needed.
You will be responsible for recruiting, training, developing and supporting volunteers for the Macmillan Information and Support Service.
Act as a deputy to the Macmillan Information and Support Manager and manage the centre in their absence.
The aim of the centre is to improve information and support to users and contribute to the cancer survivorship and self-management agenda within the Trust and in the local community.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert personalised support and information to people affected by cancer, covering cancer and its treatment, supportive and palliative care, family/relationships support, stress management, lifestyle coaching, employment and benefits as well as housing and legal issues associated with accessing healthcare.
Provide expert information guidance to healthcare professionals and social care colleagues.
Supporting and running nurse led clinics in line with the Metastatic Breast speciality service needs.
In conjunction with the Macmillan Information Manager develop a highly specialised programme for emotional support and wellbeing as well as healthy lifestyle.
Recruit, train, manage and support a team of volunteers, ensure the volunteer roles complement Centre's support services.
Develop, monitor and implement quality standards and outcomes for the volunteers within the Macmillan Information Centre
Support run and maintain nurse led clinics in line with the specialty service Metastatic Breast clinics
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Cancer Information and Support Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist - (Metastatic Breast) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Cancer Information and Support Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist - (Metastatic Breast) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC registration
- Evidence of advanced communication/interpersonal skills
- working towards Degree related speciality of cancer /oncology
- Post registration courses in Cancer/oncology/palliative care
Desirable
- Degree/working towards masters level 7 study
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training and retention processes
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as band 6 experience
- Experience in cancer and its treatment/palliative care/leadership experience
- Evidence of Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Evidence of teaching education to patients
Desirable
- Teaching mentoring experience
- Experience in other cancer setting- community etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC registration
- Evidence of advanced communication/interpersonal skills
- working towards Degree related speciality of cancer /oncology
- Post registration courses in Cancer/oncology/palliative care
Desirable
- Degree/working towards masters level 7 study
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training and retention processes
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as band 6 experience
- Experience in cancer and its treatment/palliative care/leadership experience
- Evidence of Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Evidence of teaching education to patients
Desirable
- Teaching mentoring experience
- Experience in other cancer setting- community etc.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
