Senior Cancer Awareness Nurse

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

SENIOR CANCER AWARENESS NURSE - SCOTLAND (REGISTERED ADULT NURSE)

Salary: £43,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Reports to: Cancer Awareness Nurse Manager

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: 28 hours per week (evening and weekend work may be required)

Location: Home-based (Scotland)

Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024, 23:55

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Cancer Awareness Nurse on a 12 month basis.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering local Cancer Awareness Roadshow and Hub activity - informing and empowering people to make healthy lifestyle changes and promote early diagnosis through in-depth face-to-face interactions and signposting into local services, particularly among those at greatest risk. This will include working on Cancer Research UK's Cancer Awareness Roadshow and Cancer Awareness Hub and other health promotion activities as required.

What will I be doing?

  • Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of Roadshow and Hub activity in your area in line with Health Community Engagement strategy, ensuring smooth running and effective team working with the other nurse, Roadshow Logistics Manger (RLM), health workers and volunteers resolving day-to-day issues in a pragmatic way and escalating to the Cancer Awareness Nurse Manager or Senior HCE Manager when necessary
  • Planning a schedule of cancer awareness outreach activity that is aligned with team and directorate strategy and priorities - including scoping local venues and making recommendations, and delivering health stands, workshops and presentation to the public
  • Responsible for having tailored in-depth face-to-face interactions with members of the public to raise awareness of cancer, sharing evidence-based messages and encouraging people to take positive action for their health
  • Identifying and develop new and existing contacts in local public health teams and encouraging local health workers who are suitable and relevant to work alongside us
  • Ensuring that all health workers and other internal and external staff working with you are clearly briefed on their remit and boundaries prior to public-facing activity and closely monitor them throughout
  • Researching and producing local stats and health information and signposting sheets, and circulating to other nurse in advance
  • Responsible for collecting and reporting data for evaluation of activity in your area and for providing overall feedback on the activity to inform future planning
  • Contributing to other general feedback, monitoring and evaluation of Cancer Awareness Roadshow and Hub, including providing local insight and intelligence to inform the work of the HCE team and other teams in the Policy & Information directorate.

What skills are you looking for?

  • Registered Adult Nurse - NMC registration is mandatory for this role and must be maintained at all times
  • A qualification or demonstrable interest in at least one of the following: health promotion, practice nursing, occupational health, health visiting, district/community nursing or other area relevant to this role
  • Experience in health promotion or community/public health services and a passion for raising cancer awareness and supporting positive behaviour change through public-facing engagement activity
  • An understanding of the challenges and determinants associated with health inequalities and reaching disadvantaged groups
  • Knowledge of key cancer awareness messages and ability to research, prioritise and consult others on the latest health information and appropriate services
  • The ability to work flexibly and autonomously while working effectively as a valued and supportive member of the whole team
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills - an ability to engage people in conversation and to use motivational interviewing techniques while maintaining professional boundaries
  • Confidence and ability to make decisions and solve problems appropriately, and to adapt and deal with difficult, unforeseen challenges that may arise
  • Understanding of the importance and need for adhering to compliance/policies and quality assurance measures
  • Excellent written, administration and organisation skills.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.


  • Senior Buying/Procurement Manager

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 21 hours ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Portfolio Procurement Full time

    Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading retail/distribution/e-commerce business to recruit an experienced Senior Buying/Procurement Manger. This role comes with excellent benefits including Hybrid working, Healthcare, Pension and career progression opportunities. Experience/Skills Required:Sourcing of finished products in a Retail or Distribution...

  • Senior Pricing

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 1 week ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom DGH Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Senior Pricing & Analytics ManagerMy client is recruiting for a Senior Pricing & Analytics Manager who will be responsible for providing analysis, insight and strategic advice with the goal of enhancing both commercial returns and client satisfaction as well as leading on pricing focussed initiatives.Pricing Strategy Business analysis. Analyse historical...

  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Digital Health and Care Wales Full time

    We are recruiting a talented and enthusiastic Senior Infrastructure Engineer (SQL) to join the core NHS Wales National ICT Infrastructure team at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW). This role will act as a subject matter expert within the SQL Infrastructure team whilst providing line management to the highly technical engineers within the team. This is a...

  • Associate to Senior Associate- Commercial in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 weeks ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Geldards LLP Full time

    Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for an Associate to Senior Associate (depending on experience) to join our Commercial team in Cardiff. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for you to work with one of our Partners, Chris Williams to grow and develop your...

  • Cybersecurity Lead

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 7 days ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Verum Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Are you passionate about securing digital landscapes and driving the Cybersecurity function of an organisation with a global footprint? If so, read on. My client is an organisation with a global footprint with a mission to make a difference. They are seeking a Cyber Security Lead to join their Bristol based team. As the Cybersecurity Lead, you will be...

  • Dementia Adviser

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 days ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Alzheimers Society Full time

    Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice?Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?Do you want a rewarding career where every day is different? Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if...

  • Business Development Officer in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff Metropolitan University Full time

    PDR is a leading global design consultancy and applied research centre based in Cardiff. PDR works across a wide range of industries and this role will focus on Marketing PDR's activities to a wide international audience. The Business Development Officer will work with the Design Specialists and have responsibility for prospecting, qualifying, and generating...

  • Administration and Resource Officer in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 days ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Public Health Wales Full time

    To provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support as part of Public Health Wales administrative resource. This includes; liaising and supporting the coordination of services, such as maintenance and facilities, support the dissemination and coordination of resources and organise and support the planning of meetings/events. The post holder is...

  • Marketing Co-ordinator in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 weeks ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Liberty Marketing Full time

    Reporting to the CEO, the Marketing Co-ordinator is responsible for establishing the Liberty Marketing Group (Liberty Marketing, Foundation and Balance) as the leading agency brands within each target sector and generating leads for the new business team. In your role you will work with the leaders of our 3 agencies and support them with regular marketing...

  • Paralegal - Property Litigation in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 1 week ago


    Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Blake Morgan LLP Full time

    Our Property Litigation team comprises over 16 specialist lawyers able to service clients at regional and national levels. As one of the largest teams in the country, we pride ourselves on offering our clients real strength and expertise in resolving disputes quickly and effectively. We act for a wide range of corporates, investors and asset management...


  • Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Welsh Government Full time

    Cadw is the Welsh Government historic environment service and combines the conservation, maintenance and presentation of a national collection of historic monuments, including two World Heritage Sites, with regulatory, advisory and grant-making functions in the wider historic environment. This is a new role, tasked with taking a strategic approach to the...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF ALL ELIGIBILITY ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IS MET. The duties of the post include day-to-day care of cancer patients on the inpatient ward, acute oncology assessment unit and other ambulatory care services at Velindre Cancer Centre. You will work with other junior/senior staff within the multidisciplinary cancer team, including...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF ALL ELIGIBILITY ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IS MET. The duties of the post include day-to-day care of cancer patients on the inpatient ward, acute oncology assessment unit and other ambulatory care services at Velindre Cancer Centre. You will work with other junior/senior staff within the multidisciplinary cancer team, including...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    Specialising in Skin Cancers and Acute Oncology Outreach sites - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board The postholder would be joining a team of Medical and Clinical Oncologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the relevant Health Board multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) as well as the tumour-site specific teams based at Velindre Cancer Centre. Other...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a compassionate, person-centred approach to care and an understanding of the issues facing cancer patients with dementia, to join our supportive care team in the Integrated Care Directorate at Velindre Cancer Centre. The primary role of this post is to be responsible for...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Maggie's Full time

    We have an opportunity for a Cancer Support Specialist to join Maggie's Cardiff to actively support centre visitors to understand and articulate their cancer-related concerns. You will have a nursing degree (or equivalent training), current state registration and at least three years of post-qualification experience within an oncology nursing or related...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    Are you looking to work somewhere different? Do you want to make a difference every day to the patients for whom you care for? If the answer is yes, then you will want to work with us at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff. We are a busy and friendly pharmacy department. There is plenty of variety in this job and your day will soon fly by as you rotate weekly...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Linc-Cymru Full time

    Senior Nursing Care Assistant (Days & Nights) £14.67 to £14.73per hour Ty Coch Nursing Home, Cardiff, CF14 5UW The opportunity: Linc Cymru are offering the opportunity to join our team as a Senior Nursing Care Assistant, working within our Nursing Home in Cardiff. You will have the drive, commitment, and compassion to help support our residents to...

  • Senior Nurse

    2 days ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    00 per hour permanent Senior Staff Nurse role Offering work life balance Small size care home TH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near Cardiff Working both days and nights you will be required to work 3 shifts the next week= 37.

  • Senior Nurse

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 days ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    00 per hour permanent Senior Staff Nurse role Offering work life balance Small size care home TH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near Cardiff Working both days and nights you will be required to work 3 shifts the next week= 37.

  • Senior Nurse

    1 hour ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanent Senior Staff Nurse role Offering work life balance Small size care home Cardiff TH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near Cardiff My client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do. Working both days and nights you...

  • Senior Nurse

    1 week ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanentSenior Staff Nurse roleOffering work life balanceSmall size care homeCardiffTH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do.Working both days and nights you will be required...

  • Senior Nurse

    7 days ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanentSenior Staff Nurse roleOffering work life balanceSmall size care homeCardiffTH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do.Working both days and nights you will be required...

  • Senior Nurse

    1 week ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanentSenior Staff Nurse roleOffering work life balanceSmall size care homeCardiffTH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do.Working both days and nights you will be required...

  • Senior Nurse in Cardiff

    Found in: beBee S GB - 3 days ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanent Senior Staff Nurse role Offering work life balance Small size care home Cardiff TH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do click apply for full job details

  • Senior Nurse

    2 days ago


    Cardiff / Caerdydd, United Kingdom Tailored healthcare solutions Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanent Senior Staff Nurse role Offering work life balance Small size care home Cardiff TH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do click apply for full job details

  • Senior Nurse

    7 days ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    £22.00 per hour permanentSenior Staff Nurse roleOffering work life balanceSmall size care homeCardiffTH Solutions are currently looking for a Staff to work for a small size care home near CardiffMy client offers a friendly warm working environment putting the residence at the Forefront of everything they do.Working both days and nights you will be required...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

    To provide wide-ranging administrative support to SACT and Medicines Management Directorate, in particular supporting the Directorate Manager, but also the wider directorate team, with a focus on the administration and support to wider medicines management and SACT Nursing Team.


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

    Job summary **Important** Please apply for this post via the Cardiff University website only and search for vacancy number 18159BR. Cardiff University School of Medicine is seeking to appoint a Consultant Haematologist and Cell Therapy Academic Lead to provide leadership for translational haemato-oncology research, innovation, and education at...

  • Clinical Senior Lecturer in Immuno-Oncology

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

    Job summary **Important** Please apply for this post via the Cardiff University website only and search for vacancy number 17992BR. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a new and exciting immuno-oncology research initiative with Cardiff University and Velindre University NHS Trust in the emerging Cardiff Cancer Research Hub. Applications...


  • Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Full time

    Applications are invited for a Locum Specialist in Lymphoma within the Haematology Department. The lymphoma team in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Haematology department consists of 5 consultants, an advanced nurse Practioner (ANP), 2 clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) and a band 8a pharmacist. The team provides a secondary care service...