Upper GI Cancer Support Worker, Band 4

The postholder will be an integral part of the Cancer Team, who will work closely under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) however will also need to be able to work independently as patient interactions, intervention or practise dictates.

The main purpose of the role is to support people to navigate the complex health and social care system, before, during and/or following completion of cancer treatment. This will include patients on curative intent & palliative pathways.

The post holder will coordinate care by delivering emotional and practical support to patients & their carers with a diagnosis of cancer. You will specifically lead in the delivery of Holistic Needs Assessment's which aim to identify and address patient's concerns.

Additional to the specialist Upper G.I team work, you will work as part of the wider Cancer Support Worker Team and have support from the Lead Cancer Support Worker. You must be willing to undertake on-going training and development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual who has a special interest in cancer care to join our established Upper G.I Surgery & Oncology teams. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, compassionate, reliable and flexible who can prioritise their workload and demonstrate excellence in cancer care.

You must possess excellent communication skills, be able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

The support worker is a crucial part of our specialist team in giving additional support to patients & their carers when facing a distressing cancer diagnosis.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.