Role Summary
The Cancer Support Worker will support patients from point of diagnosis and throughout their cancer pathway whilst working alongside the registered practitioner.
Assisting patients to complete an individual holistic needs assessment (HNA) using approved tools and procedures. This will aid in the development and co-ordination of personalised care and support for cancer patients and their families.
The post holder will help patients to navigate complex health and social care systems and will provide information and support about cancer and cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make informed choices that effect their physical and mental wellbeing.
The service provided will tailor care to best suit the individual patient this includes: personalised information and advice; support to help identify things that could help them improve how they feel; help to access local services; help in identifying early changes in their condition that require intervention or attention, to prevent things from getting worse; motivation for the patient to work towards and achieve any goals.
The role requires the use of excellent judgment in responding to the needs of individuals. The post holder will be expected to provide emotional support and advice and to signpost patients to the appropriate services to best meet their needs.
The post will work within the boundaries of the role reporting to the Registered Practitioner.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
We have an exciting opening for a Band 4 Nurse/ Cancer Support Worker to join some of our Clinical Nurse Specialist teams across Cancer services and trust wide to support patients undergoing cancer treatments. There are opportunities to work with the Enhanced Supportive Care team, Acute Oncology team, Breast cancer team and NET/Neuro team.
We are looking for either an established Band 4 Nurse Associate/ or Cancer Support Worker who has experience working within Cancer Services or who may be interested in a move to a new speciality.
The successful candidate will need to enjoy working with people and be able to maintain a professional approach in this sensitive environment. This post involves working alongside the relevant CNS teams to support the patients journey through their clinical appointments.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who are organised and work well under pressure to join our dedicated teams in this specialised area.
Working pattern: Part time over 3 days- 30 hours. Full time- 37.5 hours.
Interview date: To Be Confirmed.
For further information please contact: Maria Bracey, Clinical Lead Personalised Care & Support – Eastern on maria.bracey@nhs.net or Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron on clare.rowley@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
