Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join our Cancer team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity to help shape cancer care pathways, patient support and management. The role is designed to strengthen existing supportive care services by providing support to the operational delivery and co-ordination of care for patients. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively and confidently whilst working intrinsically with MDT teams and colleagues within the acute setting and across the local community, both independently and as part of a team. Main duties of the job The post holder will be the key person identified for providing cancer information and support, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for managing their cancer journey. The aim of the role is to make sure that people living with cancer can access the right support, at the right time. The post holder will take an active role in contributing towards the development and implementation of cancer survivorship initiatives enabling people affected by cancer to navigate the health and social care system and become self-supportive i.e. co-ordinating health and wellbeing clinics to enable independence and support self-management as appropriate. The post holder will co-ordinate care by providing a single point of access for cancer patients including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be the key person identified for providing cancer information and support, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for managing their cancer journey. The aim of the role is to make sure that people living with cancer can access the right support, at the right time. The post holder will take an active role in contributing towards the development and implementation of cancer survivorship initiatives enabling people affected by cancer to navigate the health and social care system and become self-supportive i.e. co-ordinating health and wellbeing clinics to enable independence and support self-management as appropriate. The post holder will co-ordinate care by providing a single point of access for cancer patients including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be the key person identified for providing cancer information and support, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for managing their cancer journey. The aim of the role is to make sure that people living with cancer can access the right support, at the right time. The post holder will take an active role in contributing towards the development and implementation of cancer survivorship initiatives enabling people affected by cancer to navigate the health and social care system and become self-supportive i.e. co-ordinating health and wellbeing clinics to enable independence and support self-management as appropriate. The post holder will co-ordinate care by providing a single point of access for cancer patients including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGCSE English Language and oMathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent oFoundation degree level training or equivalent oNVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses Desirable oEvidence of continued role development oWillingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses oCoaching or teaching qualification Experience Essential oRelevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent oExperience of multi-professional working oExperience in the use of data management oEvidence of good communications skills oUnderstanding of person-centred care oUnderstanding of the health and social care environment Desirable oExperience in coordinating a patient workload oAwareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies oExperience of coach/teaching patients and carers Skills Essential oIT skills oAble to use own initiative oEffective organisation skills oGood observation skills oPractical problem solving skills o Ability to work within a team oAbility to motivate self and others Desirable oEuropean Computer Driving Licence or Equivalent oPhlebotomy skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGCSE English Language and oMathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent oFoundation degree level training or equivalent oNVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses Desirable oEvidence of continued role development oWillingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses oCoaching or teaching qualification Experience Essential oRelevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent oExperience of multi-professional working oExperience in the use of data management oEvidence of good communications skills oUnderstanding of person-centred care oUnderstanding of the health and social care environment Desirable oExperience in coordinating a patient workload oAwareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies oExperience of coach/teaching patients and carers Skills Essential oIT skills oAble to use own initiative oEffective organisation skills oGood observation skills oPractical problem solving skills o Ability to work within a team oAbility to motivate self and others Desirable oEuropean Computer Driving Licence or Equivalent oPhlebotomy skills 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website