The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager will be a vital role in the provision of information and support service for people affected by cancer, their friends, family and health care professionals. The postholder will manage the Macmillan Cancer Support Centres (MCSC) taking the lead in the development of long-term strategy for the management and delivery.

The individual will be required to lead and line manage the MCSC's staff and volunteers, taking part in the recruitment, training and mentorship of this team whilst also acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate advanced practice in assessing and identifying complex needs of individual clients

Provide practical and emotional advice/support to patients and carers regarding the impacts of diagnosis, treatment, or disease progression.

Communicate with service users in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care. Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group.

Develop close working relationships with existing patient support groups and work with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Macmillan and patient groups for the development of other support services.

To identify areas of need, lead and where appropriate contribute to the planning/provision of cancer information and support services for SaTH using highly developed knowledge and skills, for example new information materials/formats, patient support groups etc and develop a directory of local information.

Synthesise knowledge and expertise related to cancer patient information and support from a variety of policy, research and other sources to maintain service quality and disseminate good practice to colleagues across SaTH and Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Powys.

Initiate, develop and manage innovative methods of providing information and support to patient using a range of mediums/approaches, and assess their effectiveness through audit, ensuring service users are involved in evaluation.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health related Degree or relevant health related/management experience
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills qualification
• Clinical Qualification
• Cancer Qualification
• EDCL or equivalent computer qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a cancer setting
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance issues
• Evidence of leadership/mentoring skills
• Previous line management experience

Skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to liaise with staff across disciplines
• Able to work across organisations
• Demonstrates knowledge of current national cancer policy

Attributes

Essential

• Excellent oral, written and presentational skills
• Able to influence and act at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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