CNS Cancer Support Worker

The post holder will also support the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) by providing a robust administration and support service, which will involve managing phone calls, coordinating pathways and appointments, requesting diagnostics, expediting imaging requests, requesting transport, completing STRATA referrals and assisting with CNS clinic management and in some cases supporting patient groups and forums alongside the CNSs. The post holder will also be expected to attended MDT's and support surveillance programs., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description, PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Are you interested in working in a beautiful part of the country, in a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking team specialising in the treatment and care of cancer patients from across Cornwall? We are looking to appoint a Cancer CNS Support Worker to work within the Oncology Specialist Nursing Team, this will primarily be working with the Metastatic Gynaecology and skin cancer teams but the expectation is that other areas will be supported. Candidates must have extensive administration, and organisational skills along with excellent communication and people skills, ideally with a good understanding of NHS healthcare systems and processes.,
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings.
Desirable
• Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
• NVQ Level 3.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experiance Essential
• Extensive administrative and organisational experience.
• Experience in the use of hospital computerised patient systems.
Desirable
• Knowledge of cancer pathways and treatments
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collect data and input electronically
Desirable
• Experience in systems such as PAS, Maxims, CRIS, SCR, Scorpio, Winpath
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings.
Desirable
• Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
• NVQ Level 3.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experiance Essential
• Extensive administrative and organisational experience.
• Experience in the use of hospital computerised patient systems.
Desirable
• Knowledge of cancer pathways and treatments
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collect data and input electronically
Desirable
• Experience in systems such as PAS, Maxims, CRIS, SCR, Scorpio, Winpath
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.