158110 Link Worker

“Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ)
- a chance to join a team to deliver a new service for Edinburgh offering emotional and practical person-centred support for people affected by cancer.”

Edinburgh HSCP - Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Link Worker 37.5 hours/1.0 wte.

30 months fixed term appointment
- Do you want to work with people affected by cancer in Edinburgh as part of a new service for the Lothians?
- Can you listen well and work with people to find out ‘what matters to them?’
- Are you a self-starter, motivated and compassionate?

The role is offered as a fixed term appointment and offers a unique opportunity to work with a range of partners across health and social care, local authority, third sector and users and carers.

Your role:
The ICJ Link Worker will help to promote self-management and address people’s holistic needs during and after cancer treatment and work across organisational boundaries with partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Whilst these posts are based within Edinburgh HSCP, a substantial period of flexible home working will be required.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sandra Bagnall, ICJ Programme Manager on 07970 702 656 or Sylvia Baikie on 07843 701 037

Interviews are planned to be held 28th August 2023 and/or 4th September.