Working with the MCISS team and our volunteers across the three centres in Bolton, you'll help to support the smooth delivery of this important service for people affected by cancer. You will meet with users of the service, assessing their needs, identifying the support required and providing the individuals with access to information and intervention. The role will communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients and their families and carers and provide them with practical and emotional support.

The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (MCISS) aims to provide a comprehensive Cancer Information and Support Service to Bolton residents, so that anyone who is affected by cancer has access to the information they need and are supported appropriately. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Information Assistant to join the team at Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service., We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent IT and social media skills. The candidate should work well as part of a team, but also able to use their own initiative and work autonomously as required. You will need to have proven communication and interpersonal skills and ideally have experience of dealing with distressed or anxious patients. The successful candidate will have experience of working within a healthcare setting - experience of working in oncology/cancer care would be an advantage.

Part Time 30 hrs per week (4 x 7.5hr days, Mon - Thurs)

A&C Band 4 £29,400 per Annum(£23,520 p.a. pro rata), We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave (starting at 35 days a year including bank holidays), a contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, membership of a healthcare cash plan, free parking and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.