Cancer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust team as a Cancer Support Specialist. This role involves providing direct information and support to patients and their families, as well as assisting the nursing team to provide effective and efficient services.

Main Duties
  • Providing direct information and support to patients and their families via various channels.
  • Organising and assisting the nursing team to provide services effectively and efficiently.
  • Processing queries and referrals, guiding and signposting clinical and patient queries.
  • Coordinating patient workloads and managing administrative tasks.
About Us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England, providing a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.

We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff and provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

Person Specification
  • Essential Qualifications
    • GCSE English Language and Mathematics (grade A-C) or equivalent.
    • NVQ Level 4 or additional training to diploma level or equivalent on a health-related subject.
  • Desirable Qualifications
    • Evidence of continued role development.
  • Essential Experience
    • Relevant health and social care experience at AfC Band 3 or equivalent.
    • Understanding of organisational policies and procedures.
  • Desirable Experience
    • Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support.
    • Awareness of improving outcomes - A strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policy.
  • Skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team.
    • Ability to manage personal workload using own initiative.

At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.

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