Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Support Worker

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Job summary

Permanent - Part time 15 hrs/ 2 days a week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 4 Care Coordinator to join the busy HPB and NET team.We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and compassionate person to join our team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The post holder will enable and assist the CNS team to deliver high standards of holistic care throughout patient treatment pathways. The role involves the completion of holistic assessments, Implementing personalised care plans and signposting patients, carers and their families to support agencies highlighted through the assessment process, supported by the CNS team.

The post requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse and complex patient group often dealing with sensitive information. Previous oncology experience is an advantage. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ruth Greenaway - HPB/NET CNS 01483 571122 ext 2676 or email ruthgreenaway@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists or a registered practitioner the post holder will coordinate the care and support people to navigate the complex health and social care system during and following completion of cancer treatment.

About us

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF18252

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate care and education and support for people with non-complex care needs (Level One Supported self-management (National Cancer Survivorship Initiative NCSI risk stratification model)

Coordinate education and support for people with non-complex care needs (Level One Supported self-management NCSI risk stratification model)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate care and education and support for people with non-complex care needs (Level One Supported self-management (National Cancer Survivorship Initiative NCSI risk stratification model)

Coordinate education and support for people with non-complex care needs (Level One Supported self-management NCSI risk stratification model)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Coaching or teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 3 or equivalent
Experience in coordinating a patient workload
Understanding of the health and social care environment
Understanding of person-centred care
Evidence of good communications skills
Experience of multi-professional working
Experience in the use of data management

Desirable

Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers.
Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Coaching or teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 3 or equivalent
Experience in coordinating a patient workload
Understanding of the health and social care environment
Understanding of person-centred care
Evidence of good communications skills
Experience of multi-professional working
Experience in the use of data management

Desirable

Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers.
Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)