Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Acute Oncology Cancer Support Worker.
We are delighted to have an opportunity to recruit a Acute Oncology Cancer Support Worker to join our established team of Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse/ Practitioner Specialists and Acute Oncology Cancer Support Workers.
Working with Acute Oncology to improve the patient experience, you will coordinate referrals to ensure that patients are seen promptly and by the most appropriate person.
You will work mainly at EDGH Hospital, and be expected to cross cover where needed.
We will give you opportunities to fulfil your passion for cancer care and grow your career. You will have the chance to inspire others to deliver the highest standards of patient care and you will be part of a friendly, supportive Acute Oncology team.
Main duties of the job
You are likely to have some experience of cancer and may have a background in healthcare. This is not an essential factor and transferrable skills and a willingness to learn are equally important.
It is essential to have excellent interpersonal skills, to be flexible and enthusiastic. To work with inclusivity and kindness, mindful of our Trust values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/Foundation Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
- Training/ qualification relevant to role to demonstrate skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a care/clinical environment, knowledge and expertise acquired through training to deliver role
Desirable
- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
- Ability to apply judgement and problem solve
- Able to support learners and clinical supervision of junior staff.
- Digital skills, use of systems/report writing and presentation skills able to maintain work-related record keeping and database information.
Desirable
- Able to manage people, support staff wellbeing and development if relevant to role
Other
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours and patterns
- IT skills, data collection, use / completion of Somerset cancer registry database
- Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, communication of distressing or unwelcome information
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 28 May 2026
