Job summary Due to the implementation of a new Macmillan Information and Support Service across the Trust, we are wanting to recruit motivated care coordinators to join the team. This is a 24 month fixed term/secondment opportunity and we have funding for 3.4wte posts, either full or part time working. The posts will work cross site in providing an information, listening and sign posting to cancer patients and their families for support. This is part of the Trusts agenda to improve support, health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities. Part of this role will involve phone contact in providing a responsive agile service as well as face to face interactions. The post holders will work with existing teams in primary and secondary care in supporting patients across all sites. You will work with existing cancer teams, primary and secondary care colleagues and voluntary sector in providing support and sign posting to services. Main duties of the job The post holders will be responsible for supporting patients and their families through cancer pathways and living with an beyond a cancer diagnosis in addition to interface with community and primary care services as required by the patient's individual needs. They will work under the direct and indirect supervision of the personalised care lead /manager of the service and be responsible for coordinating care for patients with complex care needs and providing a point of access to patients and carers. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6760299SC Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities The overall aim of these posts is to facilitate the support and sign posting to current services eg benefits advice, local support groups. The development of the role will be led by the needs of the service and the successful candidates therefore will be adaptable and willing to work flexibly with individual personal development encouraged and supported. The posts will require cross site working and also link in with community projects so it is essential that the post holders have a current driving licence and can offer and meet the flexible service requirements. Job description Job responsibilities The overall aim of these posts is to facilitate the support and sign posting to current services eg benefits advice, local support groups. The development of the role will be led by the needs of the service and the successful candidates therefore will be adaptable and willing to work flexibly with individual personal development encouraged and supported. The posts will require cross site working and also link in with community projects so it is essential that the post holders have a current driving licence and can offer and meet the flexible service requirements. Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential GCSE English language and Mathematics, (Grades A-C) or equivalent level NVQ level 3 - Health & Social Care plus knowledge to diploma level or equivalent short courses/additional training Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential GCSE English language and Mathematics, (Grades A-C) or equivalent level NVQ level 3 - Health & Social Care plus knowledge to diploma level or equivalent short courses/additional training Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)