Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Type
Fixed term, Full time, 9 months
Salary (£)
£27,485 to £30,162 per annum
About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust looks after more than one million people across Greater Manchester. With 20,000 colleagues working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, they deliver both hospital and community services that save and improve lives. They believe in care, appreciation and inspiration, and they offer flexibility, growth and a supportive team culture. Their mission is simple: to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Job details
Benefits
- Competitive salary with NHS Band 4 pay scale
- Flexible working opportunities supporting work-life balance
- Generous annual leave and wellbeing hours
- Opportunities for career growth within a large NHS Trust
- Training and support to enhance skills in stoma and colorectal care
Requirements
- GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ 2/3 in Health Care
- Strong experience supporting colorectal cancer patients
- Background in direct stoma care delivery
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to keep learning and developing
Desirable extras include enhanced communication skills training, previous audit work, or a recognised stoma care qualification.
Salary Details
This role is a Band 4 NHS post, offering £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, with full benefits under the Agenda for Change pay scheme.
About the Role
The Macmillan Colorectal and Stoma Care Support Worker will play a hands-on role in patient care across the colorectal cancer pathway. From pre-diagnosis through to end-of-life care, this position offers a chance to support patients both clinically and emotionally.
You’ll work closely with the specialist nursing team, helping with patient assessments, developing care plans, and supporting with holistic needs assessments either face-to-face or over the phone. The role also involves providing inpatient stoma care, reviewing and educating patients with new or established ostomies, and ensuring they feel supported throughout their treatment journey.
This is a role with real impact: you’ll not only deliver day-to-day care but also contribute to audits and service reports, helping the team keep improving the service for patients across Oldham and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the colorectal and stoma nursing team with assessments and care plans to improve patient outcomes
- Carry out holistic needs assessments to ensure patients’ wider needs are recognised
- Provide stoma care and education for patients with colostomies, ileostomies, urostomies or nephrostomies
- Work independently and as part of a team to deliver seamless care
- Participate in audits and contribute to service reports that shape ongoing improvements
- Share insights and feedback in nursing and divisional meetings to influence future patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities for every applicant.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
- Contact: via careers site at northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Reference Number
236-OCO-CS299-25-PS
How To Apply
Interested in being part of a caring team that makes a difference every day? Apply today and take the next step in your career.
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