An exciting job-share opportunity has arisen to work within the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre. The successful post holder will be required to manage and deliver the comprehensive cancer information and support service within Kettering NHS Foundation Trust for people affected by cancer including patients, carers' family and friends, as well as health and social care professionals.

The successful candidate will be adaptable and flexible with proven leadership experience working both autonomously as well as part of a friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.

Integral to this role is engagement with service users and key stake-holders across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as well as the Northamptonshire Integrated Care system, in order to improve cancer information and support for all.

* Please be aware there will be a presentation at interview*

(Please present a 10 minute power-point presentation on the role of the information and support service manager and how it supports patients through their cancer pathway)

Main duties of the job

As per the job description attached but additionally there will be occasions when the post-holder will be required to attend out-of-hours events as well as those arranged and scheduled at weekends.

Please not that applications from Allied Health Care Professionals would also be considered.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting job-share opportunity has arisen to work within the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre. The successful post holder will be required to manage and deliver the comprehensive cancer information and support service within Kettering NHS Foundation Trust for people affected by cancer including patients, carers' family and friends, as well as health and social care professionals.

The successful candidate will be adaptable and flexible with proven leadership experience working both autonomously as well as part of a friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.

Integral to this role is engagement with service users and key stake-holders across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as well as the Northamptonshire Integrated Care system, in order to improve cancer information and support for all.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Communication Skills or willingness to undertake
• Level 2 Psychological Support or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Registered Nurse/Allied Healthcare Professional 'or equivalent level of education or training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of cancer and its management
• Considerable experience in caring for cancer patients
• Experience of providing verbal and written information to those affected by cancer
• Multi -professional working

Desirable

• Cancer Recovery Package
• National Cancer Survivorship Initiative

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

KETTERING

NN16 8UZ

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264-6833631-COR