Head & Neck Cancer Care Coordinator - Band 4 (NHS AfC: Band 4) - Head & Neck Cancer Care Coordi[...]

Head & Neck Cancer Care Coordinator - Band 4NHS AfC: Band 4We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.Our values guide everything we do. They are:Patient-centred –Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.Safety –Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.Excellence –Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.Compassion –Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.Respect –Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.So,what is in it for you?Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.Types of flexibility could include:Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.Set shift patterns – to allow for predictabilityNHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the governmentAnnual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.In addition, there ismore.Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical researchFinancial support and benefits i ncluding Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary. Rewards & Recognition
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Job overviewUnited Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust requires a Cancer Care Coordinator to support the Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist Team.The successful candidate will work under the direction of the CNS Team to provide high-quality person-centred care to patients undertaking an assessment for a suspected and/or confirmed diagnosis.The role is currently for 30 hours per week substantive trust-wide. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be an extended member of Head & Neck MDT, ensuring effective communication between our Tertiary providers, Primary Care and statutory and voluntary agencies. The role involves Holistic Needs Assessments, patient and colleague support.Working for our organisationOur Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!Person specificationNVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalentExperience of multi professional workingAbility to work independently.Competent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.Awareness and knowledge of the dignity in care agendaFlexible attitude and approach to workPhysically able to access and function in a variety of locationsAble to demonstrate “evidence” of working within the multi-disciplinary teamPrevious cancer pathway experienceUnderstanding of patients pathwayNVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalentExperience of multi professional workingExperience using IT systemsCompetent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.Awareness and knowledge of the dignity in care agendaAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and excellent behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect and Excellence 2Flexible attitude and approach to workAbility to travel independently to enable working anywhere within ULHT when required 2Professional appearance• Motivated and resourcefulUnderstanding of Head & Neck CancerAwareness of potential treatments in cancerGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently.Self-motivatedUses own initiativeAbility to deal with emotional situationsAbility to prioritise and work under pressureProfessional appearanceGood understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHSMotivated and resourcefulULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19Please note that we do not accept CVs.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.You are:A VeteranA Military ReservePartner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed ForcesApplications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name
Wendy Knott
Job title
Macmillan Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
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Telephone number
01522 597592
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