Neuro-Oncology Cancer Support Worker
Job overview
Band 4 Neuro-Oncology Cancer Support Worker
Permanent full time position (37.5 hours)
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 4 Support Worker to join the Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist and the wider team to help coordinate care, education and support for brain and spinal tumour patients living with cancer.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to contribute to delivery of a quality service to patients and their carers with support of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and multidisciplinary team. The post holder will need to have excellent communications skills and have a passion for providing excellent care and support to brain tumour patients.Experience within oncology or the care setting is preferable.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Lead Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post holder will coordinate the care and support people with brain and spinal cord tumours
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE English Language and Mathematics(Grades A-C) or equivalent
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
- Evidence of continued role development Coaching or teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Relevant health or social care experience at A&C Band 3 or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in the use of data management
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Understanding of person-centred care