• Job Description

  Req#: C9165-25-02-004?language=en&page=56&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Full time permanent position

  We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to work as part of the Skin Cancer team to support patients on a skin cancer pathway, enabling and assisting the Cancer Nurse Specialists in delivering high standards of care.

  This demanding post requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate and present at all levels.

  A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively. The Cancer Support Worker will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and information to patients and their families following a skin cancer diagnosis, through treatment and follow up care, providing personalised care and support.

  The post holder will be responsible and accountable for their practice and behaviour under the guidance and supervision of the skin cancer Nurse Specialists and become an integrated member of the already existing skin cancer team.

  Main duties of the job

  The support worker will work closely with the cancer nurse specialists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to support patients affected by cancer. The post will include direct communication with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.

  A fundamental part of the role will be to help deliver core elements of the Personalised Care Programme including undertaking holistic needs assessments, personalised care and support plans and facilitating health and wellbeing events. Assessing the needs of people and signposting to other appropriate services will be a key part of the role, enabling people to live well, with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

  The role requires a knowledge or willingness to work with hospital systems, cancer care and a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are essential in providing support to individuals affected by cancer and their families including the ability to manage level 1 psychological distress and recognise and escalate level 2 psychological distress.

  Ability to demonstrate a compassionate approach and to provide empathy with patients who may be experiencing a difficult time in their life is essential. A commitment to further improving services for cancer patients and their families is essential.

  About us

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

  As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

  But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

  All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

  Certificates of Sponsorship

  For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

  From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9165-25-02-004

  Job locations

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of patient centred care.
  • Understanding of the health and social care environment.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
  • Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies.
  • Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience in the use of data management
  • Experience of coaching/teaching patients/carers

  Desirable

  • Experience in coordinating a patient workload

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent
  • NVQ 4 or NVQ 3 plus additional equivalent through short courses/relevant experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continual role development
  • Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses
  • Coaching or teaching qualification

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of patient centred care.
  • Understanding of the health and social care environment.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
  • Awareness of Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies.
  • Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant health or social care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience in the use of data management
  • Experience of coaching/teaching patients/carers

  Desirable

  • Experience in coordinating a patient workload

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent
  • NVQ 4 or NVQ 3 plus additional equivalent through short courses/relevant experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continual role development
  • Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses
  • Coaching or teaching qualification

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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