Band 4 - Breast Cancer Support Worker, Surgery and Cancer Services inSt Albans City Hospital inSt Albans City Hospital PUBLISHED
TUE 19 DEC 2023
This will involve co-ordinating care from referral through to treatment as well as ongoing follow up care. Included within this will be assistance with the navigation of the patient pathway and investigations for all patients as well as those who are under nurse led active surveillance.
You will have regular contact with people affected by cancer.
This will include support and signposting of patients both face to face and via telephone to ensure effective progress along care pathways in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Cancer Support Worker to join our team to work alongside the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
This Band 4 role will be based at St Albans but will require travel to other hospital sites.
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and articulate with excellent communication and organisational skills.
The post holder will also be able to prioritise their workload in order to meet competing demands and they should be able to work well within a team.
*Please note clinical experience/band 3/4 CSW and technical expertise or knowledge specific to this role is an essential criteria*
This advert may close early due to high numbers.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
You will provide effective, caring, and compassionate services to patients working with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver a high standard of care and support to people affected by breast cancer, and to help individuals take control of their own care.
This will involve co-ordinating care from referral through to treatment as well as ongoing follow up care. Included within this will be assistance with the navigation of the patient pathway and investigations for all patients as well as those who are under nurse led active surveillance.
You will have regular contact with people affected by cancer.
This will include support and signposting of patients both face to face and via telephone to ensure effective progress along care pathways in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Cancer Support Worker to join our team to work alongside the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
This Band 4 role will be based at St Albans but will require travel to other hospital sites.
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and articulate with excellent communication and organisational skills.
The post holder will also be able to prioritise their workload in order to meet competing demands and they should be able to work well within a team.
*Please note clinical experience/band 3/4 CSW and technical expertise or knowledge specific to this role is an essential criteria*
This advert may close early due to high numbers.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
You will provide effective, caring, and compassionate services to patients working with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver a high standard of care and support to people affected by breast cancer, and to help individuals take control of their own care.
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