Cancer Information and Support Associate - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Skin Cancer Nurse)

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services in Chelmsford. This role involves providing expert support to cancer patients, managing volunteers, and contributing to community cancer efforts. Candidates should have expertise in cancer support and strong management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer support services and volunteer management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide holistic support.
• Ability to develop quality standards for volunteer support.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert information and support to cancer patients.
• Manage and support volunteers for the service.
• Act as deputy manager for the Information Centre.

Skills

Expert knowledge of cancer support services

Volunteer management

Emotional support provision

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services Deputy Manager to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, personalised, holistic information and support to individuals affected by cancer and refer them to appropriate specialist support services within the skin cancer service.
• Recruit, train, develop and support volunteers for the Macmillan Information and Support Service at Broomfield Hospital.
• Act as deputy to the Macmillan Information and Support Manager and manage the centre in their absence.
• Improve information and support for users and contribute to the cancer survivorship and self‑management agenda within the Trust and the local community.
• Provide expert personalised support and information covering cancer treatment, supportive and palliative care, family/relationship support, stress management, lifestyle coaching, employment and benefits, and housing and legal issues.
• Deliver expert information guidance to healthcare professionals and social care colleagues.
• Support nurse‑led clinics in line with the skin cancer speciality service needs, including site‑specific clinics such as metastatic breast clinics or general holistic needs assessment clinics.
• Develop a highly specialised programme for emotional support, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle in conjunction with the Macmillan Information Manager.
• Recruit, train, manage and support a team of volunteers, ensuring the roles complement the centre’s support services.
• Develop, monitor and implement quality standards and outcomes for volunteers within the Macmillan Information Centre.
• Support run and maintain nurse‑led clinics in line with specialty service needs.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.