Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join the Cancer team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role focuses on enhancing cancer care pathways and patient support. The Support Worker will play a vital role in providing operational support and coordinating care for cancer patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary contact for cancer information and support.
- Help patients navigate the health and social care system.
- Assist in the development and implementation of cancer survivorship initiatives.
- Coordinate health and wellbeing clinics to promote patient independence and self-management.
- Act as a single point of access for cancer patients, ensuring rapid re-entry into the system for those with urgent needs.
About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers comprehensive hospital services to a population of approximately 700,000 people in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. Operating across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton, the Trust provides key services such as A&E, Maternity, and Paediatrics. Joining the Trust means becoming part of a high-performing, friendly team committed to staff wellbeing and career development, underpinned by a dedication to delivering the best patient care using cutting-edge clinical knowledge and technology.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent
- Foundation degree level training or equivalent
- NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent
Desirable:
- Evidence of continued role development
- Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses
- Coaching or teaching qualification
Experience:
Essential:
- Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent
- Experience in multi-professional working
- Proficiency in data management
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of person-centred care and the health and social care environment
Desirable:
- Experience in coordinating a patient workload
- Awareness of national cancer policies
- Experience in coaching or teaching patients and carers
Skills:
Essential:
- IT proficiency
- Initiative and effective organizational skills
- Good observation and practical problem-solving skills
- Teamwork ability and self-motivation
Desirable:
- European Computer Driving Licence or Equivalent
- Phlebotomy skills
Additional Requirements:
- Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Sponsorship:
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Support Worker – Sponsorship Available |
| Location | Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom |
| Salary | £25,147 – £27,596 / Year |
| Employer | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Key Responsibilities | Patient support, care coordination, survivorship initiatives |
| Essential Qualifications | GCSE English and Math, NVQ4/NVQ3, Foundation degree |
| Desirable Qualifications | Macmillan courses, Coaching/Teaching qualification |
| Essential Experience | Health/social care, multi-professional working, data management |
| Desirable Experience | Coordinating workload, awareness of cancer policies |
| Skills | IT, initiative, organization, teamwork |
| Sponsorship | Available for Skilled Worker visa applicants |
| Application Closing Date | 12 August 2024 |
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in its recruitment practices, ensuring a culture that values differences and inclusivity.
