Job summary Ensure the provision of information and support on a Trust wide basis to people affected by cancer and will be responsible for the day to day running of the Macmillan Patient Information and Support Service. Using expert knowledge, initiative and service development skills, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and developing specialist cancer information across the Trust at ASPH and in line with the local and national strategy and in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Services. Based at Ashford Hospital but working across all hospital sites, the post holder will meet the information and support needs of cancer patients and any affected by cancer, including staff, working in collaboration with hospital Trust, local hospices and local cancer network services. In collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support, the post holder will be responsible for the training and support of the ASPH Patient Information Volunteer Service and volunteer complementary therapists. Looking for an experienced leader with excellent advanced communications skills who has a strong interest in supporting patients with cancer with a clinical or non clinical background. This is a newly created post funded by Macmillan to ensure the success of the new build Macmillian Cancer Centre that is currently underway and opening formally in the late Spring 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of creating a supportive information and support service to the people within the geographical area of the Trust. You will be influential in the initial set up and onwards management toexcellent service provision. It is a hands-on role that allows for your utilisation of people skills and additionally give excellent attention to detail with your managerial approach, giving rise to the smooth running of the facility day to day. We welcome applicants from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. ' Main duties of the job Recruit, train and support a team of volunteers as part of the service with the support of Macmillan Cancer support and the Trust Volunteer Service Act as a Lead for Cancer Patient Information, working closely with the cancer healthcare team within the Trust and the cancer Networks to ensure that we are meeting requirements for cancer information as set by the Cancer Long Term Plan. Work with stakeholders and users to develop a strategy for the effective provision of high-quality information and support to people affected by cancer in the ASPH Geographical catchment area, based on user needs, and local and national cancer plans. D evelop and regularly review an annual plan with measurable objectives for the service, reporting on progress to Macmillan and the Cancer Division About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year pa inc. HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 323-AC2101-JN Job locations Ashford Hospital London Road Stanwell, Ashford TW15 3AA Job description Job responsibilities People Management and Leadership Financial Management Communications and Engagement Planning and Organising Policy and Service Development Information and reporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Job description Job responsibilities People Management and Leadership Financial Management Communications and Engagement Planning and Organising Policy and Service Development Information and reporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Person Specification Knowledge Essential oExperience of strategic planning and delivering a service experience oExperience of working with the public and with health or social care patients/clients oCancer knowledge and how cancer affects people affected by cancer Experience Essential Work / experience in information support services Leadership skills Management experience Skills Essential oService promotion and marketing oIT and data management oAble to undertake difficult conversations with empathy and support Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree or equivalent Ability to conduct own projects and follow through oComputer skills Experience of monitoring and evaluation/audit/quality improvement Desirable oRecognised health or social care professional qualification Person Specification Knowledge Essential oExperience of strategic planning and delivering a service experience oExperience of working with the public and with health or social care patients/clients oCancer knowledge and how cancer affects people affected by cancer Experience Essential Work / experience in information support services Leadership skills Management experience Skills Essential oService promotion and marketing oIT and data management oAble to undertake difficult conversations with empathy and support Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree or equivalent Ability to conduct own projects and follow through oComputer skills Experience of monitoring and evaluation/audit/quality improvement Desirable oRecognised health or social care professional qualification 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ashford Hospital London Road Stanwell, Ashford TW15 3AA Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)