Living With and Beyond Cancer Manager
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Shipcote, Gateshead
Living With and Beyond Cancer Manager
£49387-£56515
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Shipcote, Gateshead
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 29 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 5ec0dc4b68c04fc68ff8e502767c6f0c
Location ref: Shipcote, Gateshead
Full Job Description
- Please note that applicants MUST have agreed support from their substantive line manger prior to applying for this fixed term secondment We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to work within Cancer Services to lead the existing Living With and Beyond Cancer programme for all patients and families managing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, supporting operational, administrative and clinical teams to deliver high quality, supportive cancer care. The successful applicant will have experience of service development and project management, managing and delivering change effectively on complex projects. They should be motivated and use initiative to manage own workload without supervision to agreed deadlines. This fixed term secondment offers an opportunity for support, development and networking. The successful applicant will lead the delivery of Personalised Cancer Care within the Trust and be responsible for the required programme of work in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have an interest and experience in service improvement and will be a responsive and autonomous leader. The post will provide you with an opportunity to work closely with colleagues enhancing cancer pathways and ensuring timely access to all aspects of Personalised Cancer Care., The post holder will lead on the continued development and transformation of the Trusts Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme. The post holder is responsible for leading the roll out of personalised cancer care as a way of working across the Trust, influencing the Clinical Nurse Specialists and supportive/assistive workforce, and the wider MDT to adopt these principles. This will enable all cancer services to develop and embed an effective process for each intervention of the Recovery Package including Holistic Needs Assessments and Personalised Care and Support Plans, Treatment Summaries, Health and Well being events as well as Personalised Stratified follow up. Operating within a project management methodology, the post holder will develop plans, identify risks and solutions, communicate clearly the vision for the project and influence behaviour change. The role will work closely with the Lead Cancer Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure the voice of the person living with cancer is represented throughout the project. The post holder will also be responsible for delivery of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, ensuring the effective provision of all aspects of Macmillan's programme of cancer support throughout the patient pathway. Ensuring effective and collaborative working relationships are established and maintained within the Trust, primary care and external organisations at all levels.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/living-with-beyond-cancer-manager-126759659