Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as a Macmillan Information and Support Manager.
You will provide leadership and expertise across the organisation, to ensure that people affected by cancer receive personalised information and support from diagnosis onwards as well as develop appropriate educational events and supportive services.
Collaborating with the hospital's clinical oncology teams, primary care, local hospices and local health and social care agencies to ensure people affected by cancer can access support and information across South East Essex.
Provide expert personalised, holistic information and support to individuals affected by cancer and refer on to appropriate specialist support services as needed.
You will play a key role in the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan's personalised care agenda in collaboration with the site specific multidisciplinary oncology teams and be responsible in conjunction with the Deputy Information Manager to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, who deliver specific services as well as generic information and support to centre users.
Main duties of the job
You will 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.
Lead on the development of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre and to be responsible for the operational management of the service
Be responsible for the management and development of information systems for people affected by cancer across all oncology services, ensuring it is up-to-date, accurate and relevant to our patient population
Work closely with the lead cancer nurse and lead clinician to implement the personalised care programme and ensure patients receive the education and support to manage their condition post treatment and maximise their well-being.
Develop a highly specialised programme for emotional support and wellbeing as well as healthy lifestyle.
Recruit, train, manage and support a team of volunteers in conjunction with the Macmillan Deputy Managers.
Work closely with the lead cancer nurse to involve and incorporate the view and needs of patients and strive to co-design improvements/developments.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse- registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience at AfC band 6/7 or above in cancer/oncology
- Advanced experience of working in an multidisciplinary role within cancer
- Advanced communication and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in cancer nursing, cancer/oncology/palliative care or long-term conditions of cancer origin
- Cancer service information and support experience and knowledge
- Breast cancer experience/met breast experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 minimum of 5 years
- Experience in Cancer or cancer related fields of practice
- Advanced communications training or equivalent experience
- Strong skills in communication, team working and negotiation
Desirable
- Project management/change experience
- Experience of complex case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse- registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience at AfC band 6/7 or above in cancer/oncology
- Advanced experience of working in an multidisciplinary role within cancer
- Advanced communication and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in cancer nursing, cancer/oncology/palliative care or long-term conditions of cancer origin
- Cancer service information and support experience and knowledge
- Breast cancer experience/met breast experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 minimum of 5 years
- Experience in Cancer or cancer related fields of practice
- Advanced communications training or equivalent experience
- Strong skills in communication, team working and negotiation
Desirable
- Project management/change experience
- Experience of complex case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
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).
