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Colorectal Cancer Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 4
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The post holder will support cancer patients and their family/friends under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner during their cancer journey. This is from referral to diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up with living with and beyond cancer, covering elements of the recovery package which will involve psychological and informational support.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will manage and support the self-management interventions workshops which are provided for cancer patients as they complete treatment, and will scope the need and feasibility of other supportive self-management interventions. These may be ‘health and wellbeing’ events, which may require the post holder to work occasional evenings.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
They will act as a point of contact for those patients who will have been prepared by their clinical team for self-managing their follow up and will be able to direct patients to appropriate resources and support which will help them to a more effective recovering and rehabilitation.
The post holder will manage and support the self-management interventions workshops which are provided for cancer patients as they complete treatment, and will scope the need and feasibility of other supportive self-management interventions. These may be ‘health and wellbeing’ events, which may require the post holder to work occasional evenings.
Manyleb y person
Education and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings
Meini prawf dymunol
- Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- NVQ level 3
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Excellent IT skills
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- Ability to collect data and input electronically
- Ability to prioritise and work unsupervised.
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems PAS, Radiology and Pathology
- Medical terminology
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Sympathetic
- Diplomatic
- Able to travel to destination in a timely manner.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Louise Rafferty
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Colorectal CNS
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01322 428276
Rhestr swyddi gyda Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector