Macmillan Urology Cancer Support Worker

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 March 2025

Job summary

The main purpose of this post it to support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and the urology team in coordinating patients' care with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of urological cancer during the diagnostics, treatment and surveillance.

This job is a great opportunity to anyone who is willing to progress and to take on new challenges to work alongside the expanding urology team in Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the nursing and non-nursing team under direct supervision.
To provide an administrative support to the CNS and urology team.
To coordinate patients' care on specific cancer pathways.
To support patients under the CNS and urology team.
To act as a point of contact for patients with pre and post cancer diagnosis.
Organising and contributing to the Holistic Needs Assessments.
To capture patients' activity on relevant hospital electronic systems.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

434-SCC6873684

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language and Mathematic or equivalent
Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or NVQ 4 equivalent
Undertaken the HCA course (The Cancer Journey Caring for the Cancer Patient and their Family) or willingness to undertake
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses

Experience

Essential

Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 3 or equivalent
Experience of multi-professional working
Evidence of good communications skills
Understanding of person-centred care
Understanding of the health and social care environment

Desirable

Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers
Experience in coordinating a patient workload

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language and Mathematic or equivalent
Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or NVQ 4 equivalent
Undertaken the HCA course (The Cancer Journey Caring for the Cancer Patient and their Family) or willingness to undertake
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses

Experience

Essential

Relevant health or social care experience at AfC Band 3 or equivalent
Experience of multi-professional working
Evidence of good communications skills
Understanding of person-centred care
Understanding of the health and social care environment

Desirable

Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers
Experience in coordinating a patient workload

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.