Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and organised Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Worker to join the team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful post holder will play a vital role in supporting patients living with metastatic breast cancer throughout their cancer journey. Working closely with CNS, consultants, allied health professionals, primary care teams, and wider cancer services, you will act as a key point of contact for patients and their families, helping to coordinate care, provide information and support, and ensure individual needs are identified and addressed. The role will involve undertaking holistic needs assessments, supporting personalised care planning, coordinating follow-up appointments and investigations, signposting patients to relevant support services, and helping patients navigate complex healthcare pathways. You will be expected to provide practical and emotional support while ensuring patients receive timely access to information, treatment, and services., The Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Worker will work as an integral member of the Breast Care Nursing Team, providing personalised support and care coordination for patients living with metastatic breast cancer. The post holder will:

• Act as a dedicated key worker and first point of contact for patients and their families
• Work closely with the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists, consultants, oncology teams, palliative care services and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
• Undertake and document Holistic Needs Assessments and assist patients in developing personalised care and support plans.
• Support the delivery of personalised cancer care
• Coordinate follow-up appointments, investigations, referrals and patient reviews .
• Signpost patients to relevant services
• Identify patients who may require additional support and escalate to the CNS
• Provide emotional support and practical guidance
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Support data collection, audits and quality improvement
• Participate in MDT meetings
• Work collaboratively with administrative teams
• Promote health and wellbeing initiatives and support patients in accessing resources
  
  As part of the wider cancer services team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care that improves the experience and outcomes for individuals living with incurable breast cancer. You will be passionate about providing excellent care, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services to a population of over 440,000 across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our Trust employs over 7,000 staff across a range of services and specialties, and we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are proud to promote a culture where patients are at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are supported, valued and empowered to develop and achieve their full potential. As a Trust, we are committed to our core values of being People Centred, Positive, Compassionate and Excellence Driven. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive Breast Care Team, helping to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients living with metastatic breast cancer. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and cancer specialists within a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding personalised care and support.