Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid Cheshire hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist Team as a Colorectal Cancer Clinical Support Worker.

The Cancer Clinical Support Worker will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach in caring for the physical, social and psychological needs of patients diagnosed with cancer and their carers throughout the care treatment pathway and after care support.

You will work in close unison with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) to ensure the coordination and management of patients at all points of their treatment including stratified follow-up and will be able to signpost patients to support their self-management. You will be responsible for the management of IT systems that support the cancer pathway and be a key contact for patients.

The post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Main duties of the job

·       To Support the Colorectal Nursing Team in the delivery of nursing care and services to patients from pre-diagnosis to end of life care in primary & secondary care at any point of their colorectal  cancer journey;

·       Provide support to the Colorectal Nursing Team, contributing to Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion, patient assessment and reviewing care plans established by Colorectal Nurses and wider MDT;

·       Providing support with clinical administration, including collating expediting results and supporting the Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator with the organisation of MDT discussion lists;

·       Supporting the Colorectal Nursing Team with activities undertaken to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer;

·       Supporting the Personalised Care, Health and Wellbeing Workshop;

·       Assisting with the day to day running of the service including providing information for patient and carers and where appropriate sign posting to most relevant service.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.