Cancer Care Support Worker: Patient Navigator

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust in London is seeking a Macmillan Cancer Support Worker to join the cancer team. You will work with patients at all stages of the cancer pathway, supporting in inpatient and outpatient settings and helping run the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre across sites.

The role requires empathy, reliability and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team within a cancer care environment. Prior experience in a similar setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HCA/administrative role involved in direct patient care within a healthcare environment at AFC band 3 or equivalent experience.
• Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for the position.
• GCSE English language and Mathematics (grades A-C) or equivalent NVQ level 2/3 certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in the use of data management.
• Ability to work within a team & prioritise own workload.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Experience of teaching/coaching patients.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to act on own initiative.
• Understanding of the health and social care environment.
• Understanding of cancer and its treatments
• Flexibility in duties
• Experience of working with cancer patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with support worker, HCA or administrative background within a cancer setting to join our well-established cancer team at St Georges.
• We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who will help to support patients on their cancer pathway.
• This post requires an individual who is confident in working autonomously but also works well in a team. You are expected to work across sites- (St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital).
• If you are reliable, hardworking, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be for you. If you think you can bring your own dynamic perspective to this role.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust in London is seeking a Macmillan Cancer Support Worker to join the cancer team. You will work with patients at all stages of the cancer pathway, supporting in inpatient and outpatient settings and helping run the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre across sites.

The role requires empathy, reliability and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team within a cancer care environment. Prior experience in a similar setting is valued.