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Macmillan Proton Beam Therapy Support Worker
| Posting date: | 23 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,944 - £34,937 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, WC1E 6AS |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6579225/309-UCLH-5014 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have a unique new opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly skilled person to join the new UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Department.
We are looking to recruit someone with outstanding communication skills and a caring, patient-centred approach to work within the department which includes a Macmillan Living Room - a supportive space within the department for patients receiving PBT. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Macmillan Information and Support team providing practical and emotional support to patients living with cancer and their families. They will be able to co-ordinate care pathways and provide education and support for patients with non-complex health needs. They will perform a range of non-clinical procedures as required, to varying degrees of complexity. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day organisation of the Macmillan Living Room providing holistic patient care.
As we offer a wide range of services, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your communication and care skills and broaden your current skill base whilst working in a supportive team.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy the challenges of working within the cancer environment. Previous experience in health and social care work is essential. IT skills and previous administration and clerical experience are also expected.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
The postholder will:
• Support the Macmillan Information and Support Radiographer and Radiotherapy/PBT Review Team in providing holistic patient care.
• Provide regular supported conversations with the person living with cancer, assessing their holistic needs, and supporting them to self-manage by providing relevant information and advice, and signposting to other Macmillan resources and services available to meet their identified needs.
• Following a holistic needs assessment, coordinate care with the person living with cancer so they can access the right help at the right time, providing a seamless experience of care. Checks that the person is able to self-manage and provides a flexible and personalised response to any changes in need.
• Navigate the complex health and social care system, both during and following completion of cancer treatment, by building relationships with professionals and facilitating access to these services including generating referrals on the person’s behalf where necessary.
• Provide practical and emotional support to the person living with cancer and their families.
• Recognise information needs may change over time and works with the person to ensure they have all the information and support they need at all stages of the cancer journey.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
• Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
• Ensure a high standard of care for all patients by effective communication and support with patients, carers and the wider health care team. To empathise with patients fears and demands in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Contribute to undertaking audit and to participate in research where appropriate.
• Work proactively as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered clinical staff.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024
We have a unique new opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly skilled person to join the new UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Department.
We are looking to recruit someone with outstanding communication skills and a caring, patient-centred approach to work within the department which includes a Macmillan Living Room - a supportive space within the department for patients receiving PBT. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Macmillan Information and Support team providing practical and emotional support to patients living with cancer and their families. They will be able to co-ordinate care pathways and provide education and support for patients with non-complex health needs. They will perform a range of non-clinical procedures as required, to varying degrees of complexity. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day organisation of the Macmillan Living Room providing holistic patient care.
As we offer a wide range of services, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your communication and care skills and broaden your current skill base whilst working in a supportive team.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy the challenges of working within the cancer environment. Previous experience in health and social care work is essential. IT skills and previous administration and clerical experience are also expected.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
The postholder will:
• Support the Macmillan Information and Support Radiographer and Radiotherapy/PBT Review Team in providing holistic patient care.
• Provide regular supported conversations with the person living with cancer, assessing their holistic needs, and supporting them to self-manage by providing relevant information and advice, and signposting to other Macmillan resources and services available to meet their identified needs.
• Following a holistic needs assessment, coordinate care with the person living with cancer so they can access the right help at the right time, providing a seamless experience of care. Checks that the person is able to self-manage and provides a flexible and personalised response to any changes in need.
• Navigate the complex health and social care system, both during and following completion of cancer treatment, by building relationships with professionals and facilitating access to these services including generating referrals on the person’s behalf where necessary.
• Provide practical and emotional support to the person living with cancer and their families.
• Recognise information needs may change over time and works with the person to ensure they have all the information and support they need at all stages of the cancer journey.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
• Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
• Ensure a high standard of care for all patients by effective communication and support with patients, carers and the wider health care team. To empathise with patients fears and demands in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Contribute to undertaking audit and to participate in research where appropriate.
• Work proactively as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered clinical staff.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024
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