Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Department Of Orthopaedic Oncology
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 392-RNOH-1202
- Cyflogwr
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
- Tref
- Stanmore
- Cyflog
- £31,081 - £33,665 per annum inclusive of HCAs
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 18/05/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 28/05/2025
Teitl cyflogwr

Cancer Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 4
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients
- Rated Good by the CQC
- Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
- Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
- Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.
This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:
- Patients first, always
- Excellence, in all we do
- Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
- Equality, for all
Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sarcoma Service at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust to help develop and enhance the care of cancer patients within the Trust. The Cancer Support Worker role is part of the specialist cancer nursing team and also works with the wider multidisciplinary team within the Trust. It is a vital role to support and provide Personalised Cancer Care to every patient. The Cancer Support Worker role has proven to be extremely successful and is constantly evolving with the aim to ensure RNOH is one of the top providers of Personalised Cancer Care.
This is a full time substantive role. The post holder will be based at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore but may at times be required to work at our Bolsover Street Site to deliver a comprehensive service to all our patients. They must be flexible to suit the service and may infrequently be required to work weekend/evenings.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The Cancer Support Worker is an integral part of the cancer multidisciplinary team - assisting, supporting and co-ordinating aspects of the pathway for patients undergoing investigations and/or treatment for cancer and additionally with ongoing support after treatment has finished.
The post holder must have exceptional communication and people skills. They will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, and be able to use their own initiative whilst demonstrating a consistently high standard of professionalism. The post holder will at all times be aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
They must be willing to undertake on-going training and development and will receive regular supervision and support.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed role responsibilities and duties.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level 3/Foundation degree in Health and Social Care/ Care Certificate Programme from hospital setting (or equivalent additional training to diploma level).
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting/NHS and demonstrates a good level of clinical reasoning skills
- Previous experience as a Cancer Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent
- Good general education including GCSE English and Mathematics
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience with patients diagnosed with cancer
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience of delivering Personalised Cancer Care
- Proven experience of working in diverse communities, understanding and overcoming the impact of discrimination
Communication & Relationship Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others whilst remaining sensitive to individual needs
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Confident & assertive
Meini prawf dymunol
- Communication skills training
Planning & Organisational Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate good organisational skills to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills and a flexible attitude
- Able to maintain clear legible succinct documentation
IT skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Competent in IT including Word, Windows 10, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Office etc
- Experience of NHS/healthcare or equivalent IT systems
Meini prawf dymunol
- Intermediate/advanced IT skills
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to understand and follow instructions and also use own initiative, including ability to independently demonstrate practical problem solving skills
Emotional Effort
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work well in stressful situations
- Able to independently manage difficult and challenging situations effectively and appropriately, including identifying and seeking suitable help when required.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicola Willis
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Lead and Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0208 909 5878
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
If you require more information or have any queries regarding the job please contact Nicki Willis or Suzy Hudson on 020 8909 5878.
Email: [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector