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Lung Cancer Support Team Member

2 months ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lung Oncology Support Worker to join our team at Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Lung Cancer Support Team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to support patients and ensure personalized care.
  • Provide support to patients through telephone calls, assisting with queries and signposting to appropriate healthcare professionals.
  • Carry out holistic needs assessments and care planning, seeing patients in clinic and the chemotherapy day unit.
  • Ensure patients' needs are met and they are aware of wellbeing services and support available.
  • Refer patients for pre-habilitation and rehabilitation services as appropriate.
  • Provide administrative support to the Lung Oncology CNS team, including data collection and analysis.
  • Work independently, with close support from other teams involved in patient care.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work as an integral part of the Lung Oncology team.
  • Responsibility for the lung team telephone system, responding to messages and escalating to the CNS as necessary.
  • Ability to accept and resolve telephone enquiries from patients regarding their care and treatment or generic enquiries.
  • Triaging calls for the Clinical Nurse Specialist team and forwarding clinical queries to the appropriate Specialist Nurse or clinician.
  • Providing administrative support to the Lung Oncology CNS team, wider MDT, and cancer network.
  • Acting as a communication link between hospital, patients, and GPs.
  • Being a key contact for all patients diagnosed with lung cancer and on the cancer pathway.

About Us:

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, delivering high-quality care to patients across east Suffolk and north Essex. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

What We Offer:

  • A generous pension scheme.
  • Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
  • 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
  • Access to a range of NHS discounts.
  • A Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.