Macmillan Cancer Support Worker
2 days ago
Macmillan Cancer Support Worker
The Paediatric Haematology/BMT/Oncology service is looking for a full-time Macmillan Support Worker role. This innovative band 5 role provides a holistic and integrated service within the oncology, haematology and BMT service.
Working closely with a large team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, this is an exciting opportunity for a professional to expand their oncology care skills while contributing to the patient and family pathway.
Working independently and where appropriate under the guidance and supervision of a registered
**practitioner**:
Communication
A key aspect of the role involves daily and direct (e.g. face to face and telephone) communication with
patients, relatives, carers, and other health and social care professionals. The information and nature of the communication required is sensitive due to the nature of cancer. Communication in this context requires a high degree of empathy, understanding, diplomacy, honesty and integrity.
Provide basic telephone advice and refer on or sign-post to other sources of support
Coordinate and book where appropriate the necessary assessments/ investigations, clinic appointments locally or around the South West or fast track people back into the system if required
Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with sudden deterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate
Communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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