We’re delighted to have secured funding for Engagement Officers to be part of our passionate team, helping us to raise the volume of patient voice in cancer care across the North East and Cumbria.
Want to join us in ensuring the best possible quality of care and support for cancer patients and their family and friends? Then this is the role for you!
We’re dependent on funding and have budgeted for these roles to be with us for 12 months, with the possibility for extension if income allows.
The Role:
You will be responsible for expanding our reach, facilitating networks, and empowering people affected by cancer to inform health services and policies. Your engagement activities and partnerships will help put the patient voice at the heart of cancer care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver community engagement events and programmes,
* Support patient/carer involvement in surveys, research and service improvement,
* Manage digital channels and content to share information and opportunities,
* Monitor impact of engagement and report insights to the Collaborative Group,
* Link patients to support services including travel help and mental health support,
* Deliver metrics as part of our Northern Gas Networks sponsorship.
This is just a taste of the role – our growth mindset and close-knit team means you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to far more than we can capture in a job advert!
The Person:
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Strong communication, interpersonal and networking abilities,
* Knowledge of cancer care and the patient/carer experience,
* Previous experience in community engagement and activation,
* Impeccable organisational skills,
* Passion for making a difference to those affected by cancer.
This role offers the opportunity to influence cancer policy and practice across the North of England as part of a dynamic, innovative and friendly team within a growing local charity.
Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract, Volunteer
Pay:
£6,240.00-£7,020.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Jarrow
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