Cancer Support Worker - Urology inChester inChester PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa  FIXED TERM 

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.


Working Full Time - 37.5 hours per week


Fixed Term 12 Months

The post holder will be an integral part of the Cancer Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients during either the diagnostic phase or after completion of primary treatment.

We would welcome applications from people who are used to working autonomously, have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach and the ability to problem solve.

Our friendly and hardworking team are looking forward to welcoming you.

A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to Patients, Families, Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists and other staff involved in the Cancer Pathway.

The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channeling and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust and close liaison with the Community Staff and Oncology Teams.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs.

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.


Working Full Time - 37.5 hours per week


Fixed Term 12 Months

The post holder will be an integral part of the Cancer Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients during either the diagnostic phase or after completion of primary treatment.

We would welcome applications from people who are used to working autonomously, have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach and the ability to problem solve.

Our friendly and hardworking team are looking forward to welcoming you.

A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to Patients, Families, Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists and other staff involved in the Cancer Pathway.

The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channeling and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust and close liaison with the Community Staff and Oncology Teams.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs.



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