The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager will be a vital role in the provision of information and support service for people affected by cancer, their friends, family and health care professionals. The postholder will manage the Macmillan Cancer Support Centres (MCSC) taking the lead in the development of long-term strategy for the management and delivery.
The individual will be required to lead and line manage the MCSC’s staff and volunteers, taking part in the recruitment, training and mentorship of this team whilst also acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities include:
1. Demonstrate advanced practice in assessing and identifying complex needs of individual clients.
2. Provide practical and emotional advice/support to patients and carers regarding the impacts of diagnosis, treatment, or disease progression.
3. Communicate with service users in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care.
4. Act as an advocate for individual patients and the client group.
5. Develop close working relationships with existing patient support groups and work with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Macmillan and patient groups for the development of other support services.
6. Identify areas of need, lead and where appropriate contribute to the planning/provision of cancer information and support services for SaTH using highly developed knowledge and skills.
7. Synthesise knowledge and expertise related to cancer patient information and support from a variety of policy, research and other sources to maintain service quality.
8. Initiate, develop and manage innovative methods of providing information and support to patients using a range of mediums/approaches, and assess their effectiveness through audit.
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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