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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Manager for Macmillan Cancer Information Services. In this role, you will provide support for cancer patients, manage volunteers, and ensure high-quality information services. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare support and volunteer management. This position is crucial for enhancing the wellbeing of cancer patients in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals affected by cancer.
• Ability to recruit and train volunteers.
• Expertise in managing healthcare information.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert personalised support to individuals affected by cancer.
• Recruit, train, develop and support volunteers.
• Manage the centre in absence of the Information and Support Manager.
• Improve information and support services.
• Develop quality standards for volunteers.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services Deputy Manager to join our team. Do you feel you have what it takes to make a difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

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 a deputy to the Macmillan Information and Support Manager and manage the centre in their absence.
• Improve information and support to users and contribute to the cancer survivorship and self‑management agenda within the Trust and local community.
• Provide personalised support and information on cancer and its treatment, supportive and palliative care, family/relationships support, stress management, lifestyle coaching, employment, benefits, housing and legal issues related to accessing healthcare within the skin cancer service.
• Provide expert information guidance to healthcare professionals and social care colleagues.
• Support nurse‑led clinics in line with the skin cancer speciality service needs.
• Collaborate with the Macmillan Information Manager to develop a highly specialised programme for emotional support, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle.
• 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 the run and maintenance of nurse‑led clinics in line with specialty service needs, such as site‑specific metastatic breast clinics or general holistic needs assessment clinics.

Working for Our Organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well‑being of patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences to become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff through increased employment opportunities across our Trust.

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Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. This system brings together health and care partners working to serve the local population.