Band 4 Macmillan Cancer Support Worker Personalised Care

This is a new role within the Trust sponsored by Macmillan for two years. Macmillan funding has been secured for this post for 2 years to deliver this programme; it is intended that a further business case will be submitted to substantiate this post dependant on the evaluation and outcome of the programme. In the event that further funding beyond 2 years is not secured, the post-holder would be supported to find an alternative role within the Trust., The post holder will form an integral part of the personalised care team to provide cancer patients with information and support that meets their individual needs. As part of a team, the cancer support worker will speak to patients to discuss what matters to them through a holistic conversation and assessment. The cancer support worker will provide cancer information and/or signpost them to support services and resources and will develop a personalised care plan which is shared with the patient and specialist team and that this and other communications are documented on the Somerset Cancer Registry. The post holder will work closely with the Cancer Information and Support Service team, covering the patient phone line and will contribute to the organisation and delivery of health and well-being.

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Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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