NGS Macmillan Unit Cancer Information and Support Lead (job share)

NHS

  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
  • To lead the implementation, further development and evaluation of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and across the community.
  • To develop and extend the scope and aims of the service, and work with the Macmillan Cancer Information volunteers, service users, clinicians, cancer teams and the voluntary sector to identify and meet the broader needs of people affected by cancer in terms of information and support.
  • To develop and manage the information centre, to support staff and volunteers based in the Chesterfield Royal Macmillan Cancer Unit and within the surrounding community and be responsible for the overall co-ordination and management of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and the staff and volunteers delivering the service.
  • To act as the key focal point to support the development of local information strategies.
  • To have a strategic focus locally and to ensure consistency and collaboration with local and regional information strategies for Derbyshire.
  • To influence the future of information and support within CRH and across the local communities.
Main duties of the jobThe aim of the centre is to provide a facility and services to take forward the initiatives around Living with and Beyond Cancer as recommended 'living with and beyond cancer: Improving outcomes NCSI 2013; National Cancer Strategy 2015To increase positive patient experience around unmet information needs and signposting and to evidence this within local and national patient experience surveysTo support all people affected by cancer ensuring information needs are met from diagnosis to survivorship or end of life careProviding the highest quality information and support services in line with National Guidance to maximise wellbeing across all stages of the patient pathwayThe service will strive to be compliant with any Macmillan or trust standards such as MQEM standards.Enhanced quality of care; as information and support will be tailored based on outcome of assessment of need to ensure it is relevant and appropriateEffective working relationships with existing statutory, private and voluntary services within the local health community will be developed to improve access and continuity of careLinks with voluntary sector support and other information services will be developedLinks with other cancer centres will be developed to ensure information is equitable across the regionInformation will be updated to ensure it is in line with best practice and is evidence basedAbout usAs colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:Compassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.Ambition: Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.Respect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.Encouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternJob shareReference number166-DCSC-7396905Job locationsNGS Macmillan UnitChesterfield Royal Hospital, CalowChesterfieldS44 5BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding this vacancy please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding this vacancy please see the Job Description and Person Specification attachedPerson SpecificationQualification & TrainingEssential
  • 1st level RN with or equivalent and post basic education relevant to Cancer or AHP registered practitioner with post basic relevant to Cancer
  • Degree level study (for 1st level RN or AHP registered practitioner) or currently working towards
Desirable
  • Post-graduate training relevant to Cancer
ExperienceEssential
  • Considerable post registration experience with recent clinical background in oncology/palliative care (nursing or AHP)
  • Recent experience in multi-professional team at B6 level
Desirable
  • Facilitation of groups
Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Broad knowledge base of oncology and palliative care
  • Experience of or an understanding of the information and support needs of people affected by cancer
Desirable
  • Experience of presenting in large and small groups
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Flexible and innovative approach
  • Ability to manage change effectively
Person SpecificationQualification & TrainingEssential
  • 1st level RN with or equivalent and post basic education relevant to Cancer or AHP registered practitioner with post basic relevant to Cancer
  • Degree level study (for 1st level RN or AHP registered practitioner) or currently working towards
Desirable
  • Post-graduate training relevant to Cancer
ExperienceEssential
  • Considerable post registration experience with recent clinical background in oncology/palliative care (nursing or AHP)
  • Recent experience in multi-professional team at B6 level
Desirable
  • Facilitation of groups
Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Broad knowledge base of oncology and palliative care
  • Experience of or an understanding of the information and support needs of people affected by cancer
Desirable
  • Experience of presenting in large and small groups
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Flexible and innovative approach
  • Ability to manage change effectively

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