Cancer Support & Information Specialist (Flexible Hours)

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Cancer Support and Information Health Care Professional to provide safe, compassionate information and guidance to patients undergoing cancer treatment and their families. You will coordinate a helpline and drop-in services, work with health care professionals, and support staff and volunteers to meet the changing needs of those affected by cancer.

This role involves overseeing staff training, maintaining data on service users, and

Qualifications

• Develop and lead healthcare information services for cancer patients and families.
• Coordinate helpline and drop-in services to meet patient needs.
• Assist in training staff and volunteers and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain data collection for cancer support services.
• Support pre- and post-treatment sessions and holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate information and guidance to patients and carers.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure quality service.
• Oversee staff and volunteer training.
• Signpost to other services when needed.
• Coordinate pre/post treatment courses and well-being initiatives.

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Cancer Support and Information Health Care Professional to provide safe, compassionate information and guidance to patients undergoing cancer treatment and their families. You will coordinate a helpline and drop-in services, work with health care professionals, and support staff and volunteers to meet the changing needs of those affected by cancer.

This role involves overseeing staff training, maintaining data on service users, and