Bank Staff Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Cancer Support Workers to join their Surgical Division. In this fulfilling role, you will assist patients in managing their health and social care needs during and after cancer treatment. Collaborating closely with Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will help register and monitor patients using the My Medical Records platform. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and navigating complex health systems, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent required.
• NVQ level 4 and evidence of learning and development courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in navigating health and social care systems post-cancer treatment.
• Work alongside Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists to monitor patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of health and social care environment

Data management

Ability to work in a demanding environment

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics

NVQ level 4

Evidence of learning and development courses

Job description

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This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).

Due to expansion of the services, we are looking for two new Cancer Support Workers within the Surgical Division, currently based in Urology and Colorectal. The successful candidates will work alongside Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists to register and monitor patients through My Medical Records.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the Cancer Support Worker role is to support patients who are able to self-manage and to assist them in navigating the complex health and social care system during and after cancer treatment (Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)/Patient Risk-Stratified Follow Up (PSFU)), using The My Medical Records (MMR) platform.

The post holder will be part of a wider network of Cancer Support Workers at HHFT but will work independently within the role's scope, under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the specific tumour group (e.g., breast, prostate, haematology, colorectal).

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We offer specialist services to patients across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare abdominal cancer) and are leaders in tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over £450 million annually. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors, who represent their constituencies and influence the trust's future plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 residents in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, offering a full range of district hospital services across multiple locations.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent
• Evidence of learning and development courses
• NVQ level 4

Experience and Knowledge

• Understanding of health and social care environment
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• Experience in providing and receiving information to patients and carers
• Experience with data management
• Experience working within a cancer setting
• Awareness of living with and beyond cancer/personalised care agenda

Skills and Ability

• Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change
• Assess and discuss patients' concerns and needs
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Self-awareness and coping strategies