Job summary
An exciting job-share opportunity has arisen to work within the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre. The successful post holder will be required to manage and deliver the comprehensive cancer information and support service within Kettering NHS Foundation Trust for people affected by cancer including patients, carers' family and friends, as well as health and social care professionals.
The successful candidate will be adaptable and flexible with proven leadership experience working both autonomously as well as part of a friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.
Integral to this role is engagement with service users and key stake-holders across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as well as the Northamptonshire Integrated Care system, in order to improve cancer information and support for all.
* Please be aware there will be a presentation at interview*
(Please present a 10 minute power-point presentation on the role of the information and support service manager and how it supports patients through their cancer pathway)
Main duties of the job
As per the job description attached but additionally there will be occasions when the post-holder will be required to attend out-of-hours events as well as those arranged and scheduled at weekends.
Please not that applications from Allied Health Care Professionals would also be considered.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting job-share opportunity has arisen to work within the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre. The successful post holder will be required to manage and deliver the comprehensive cancer information and support service within Kettering NHS Foundation Trust for people affected by cancer including patients, carers' family and friends, as well as health and social care professionals.
The successful candidate will be adaptable and flexible with proven leadership experience working both autonomously as well as part of a friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.
Integral to this role is engagement with service users and key stake-holders across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as well as the Northamptonshire Integrated Care system, in order to improve cancer information and support for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting job-share opportunity has arisen to work within the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre. The successful post holder will be required to manage and deliver the comprehensive cancer information and support service within Kettering NHS Foundation Trust for people affected by cancer including patients, carers' family and friends, as well as health and social care professionals.
The successful candidate will be adaptable and flexible with proven leadership experience working both autonomously as well as part of a friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.
Integral to this role is engagement with service users and key stake-holders across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as well as the Northamptonshire Integrated Care system, in order to improve cancer information and support for all.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills or willingness to undertake
- Level 2 Psychological Support or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Registered Nurse/Allied Healthcare Professional 'or equivalent level of education or training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of cancer and its management
- Considerable experience in caring for cancer patients
- Experience of providing verbal and written information to those affected by cancer
- Multi -professional working
Desirable
- Cancer Recovery Package
- National Cancer Survivorship Initiative
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills or willingness to undertake
- Level 2 Psychological Support or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Registered Nurse/Allied Healthcare Professional 'or equivalent level of education or training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of cancer and its management
- Considerable experience in caring for cancer patients
- Experience of providing verbal and written information to those affected by cancer
- Multi -professional working
Desirable
- Cancer Recovery Package
- National Cancer Survivorship Initiative
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).
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).
