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Job summary

Main area
haematology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
408-25-097
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Town
WIRRAL
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2025 23:59

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Haematology Cancer Care Coordinator

Band 4

 

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join or Haematology team, within the Medical Division of the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. The post holder will be the key person identified for providing cancer information and support, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their cancer and their life. The aim of the role is to make sure that people living with cancer can access the right support, at the right time.

 The post-holder will take an active role in contributing towards the development and Implementation of cancer survivorship initiatives enabling people affected by cancer to navigate the health and social care system and become self-supportive i.e. coordinating health and well-being clinics to  enable independence and support self-management as appropriate

 The post holder will co-ordinate care by providing a single point of access for cancer patients  including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs

 

Main duties of the job

For more detailed responsibilities and personal specification please refer to the job description and personal specification which are attached.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed responsibilities and personal specification please refer to the job description and personal specification which are attached.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
  • Excellent computer/keyboard skills, ECDL or equivalent, proficient in MS Office
  • Communication skills training
  • Counselling qualification
  • Basic Cancer Course
  • Experience co-ordinating a patient workload
  • Additional training to Foundation degree / diploma level or equivalent through short courses
Desirable criteria
  • 5 GCSE qualifications with C or above including Maths and English

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in a health or social care setting
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with cancer patients
  • Awareness of the individual needs of people affected by cancer
  • Experience of responding to the support and information needs of others

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience as Senior Support worker
  • Experience of working with patients specific to tumour group
  • Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
  • Awareness of Improving Outcomes; A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
  • Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
  • Experience of working without supervision using own initiative

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to recognise limitations
  • Ability to communicate effectively and support
  • Ability to communicate with cancer patients /families
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Adaptable and able to respond to any situation. Willingness to work flexibly as required
  • Sensitive and empathetic
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm
  • Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Diplomatic
  • Calm and objective
  • Approachable
  • Personally, and professionally mature

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work across sites

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Wade
Job title
Haematology Nurse Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01516785111
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