Macmillan Cancer Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

• The Macmillan Cancer Support Worker will work alongside the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting patients during all stages of cancer from diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
• To support patients within the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• To perform holistic needs assessments for the less complex cancer patients.
• To provide assistance with the day to day running of the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.

Main duties of the job

• This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with support worker, HCA or administrative background within a cancer setting to join our well-established cancer team at St Georges.
• We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who will help to support patients on their cancer pathway.
• This post requires an individual who is confident in working autonomously but also works well in a team. You are expected to work across sites- (St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital).
• If you are reliable, hardworking, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be for you. If you think you can bring your own dynamic perspective to this role, please apply.

Job description

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

About us

Trust Vision & Values:The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognized programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these