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Macmillan Cancer Support Worker - Breast
| Posting date: | 26 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9275-24-0837 |
Summary
Work cooperatively as part of the MDT, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care Attend weekly MDT meetings, assisting the CNS with MDT preparation, subsequent tasks, referrals and administration Assist in provision of MDT contact details for patients and guidance about who to contact for what purpose Provide administrative support to CNS for specifically identified tasks associated with patient care, using IT systems as appropriate Assist CNS team to provide helpline access and triage calls using agreed protocols Provide general telephone advice and information, signposting patients/family & carers to further support appropriately. Make and assist with referrals to tertiary services Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), make appropriate referrals and develop care plans to support patients Assist CNS team to encourage patients, their family and carers to make lifestyle choices that are best for themselves and their lives Proactively identify needs and changes in management required through patient assessments and respond appropriately Act as advocate and facilitator to highlight issues perceived as barriers to care Communicate effectively and promptly with CNS team about concerns raised during HNA Signpost patient, family members and carers to relevant services and support Make and assist with referrals to tertiary services Work with the Personalised Care and Support Facilitator to develop and host Health and Wellbeing events and attend tumour specific support groups.