Job summary
- Main area
- Colorectal
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6477175
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £26,405 - £28,976 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Colorectal Cancer Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The post holder will support cancer patients and their family/friends under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner during their cancer journey. This is from referral to diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up with living with and beyond cancer, covering elements of the recovery package which will involve psychological and informational support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage and support the self-management interventions workshops which are provided for cancer patients as they complete treatment, and will scope the need and feasibility of other supportive self-management interventions. These may be ‘health and wellbeing’ events, which may require the post holder to work occasional evenings.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
They will act as a point of contact for those patients who will have been prepared by their clinical team for self-managing their follow up and will be able to direct patients to appropriate resources and support which will help them to a more effective recovering and rehabilitation.
The post holder will manage and support the self-management interventions workshops which are provided for cancer patients as they complete treatment, and will scope the need and feasibility of other supportive self-management interventions. These may be ‘health and wellbeing’ events, which may require the post holder to work occasional evenings.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings
Desirable criteria
- Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- NVQ level 3
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Excellent IT skills
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- Ability to collect data and input electronically
- Ability to prioritise and work unsupervised.
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems PAS, Radiology and Pathology
- Medical terminology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Sympathetic
- Diplomatic
- Able to travel to destination in a timely manner.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Rafferty
- Job title
- Lead Colorectal CNS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428276
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