Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity a cancer support worker to join the Haematology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) teams at Imperial. You will be a valued member of the team of 10 Cancer CNSs within the specialty, supporting to deliver personalised care.

The role will support patients with cancer and those important to them throughout their care at Imperial, from diagnosis, through treatment to end of life care or living with and beyond cancer.

The ideal candidate will have experience of assessing the holistic needs of clients or patients, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of cancer pathways. You will be expected to be a team player but also work autonomously escalating when appropriate to one of the Clinical Nurse Specialists.

It would be desirable for candidates to have experience working with those affected by cancer, performing holistic needs assessments (HNA) and specialty knowledge, however this is not essential, and training will be provided when necessary.

It is essential that candidates are committed to providing high quality compassionate care to patients both directly and indirectly; through assessments, support and care coordination. While being able to work collaboratively with the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists to improve the information and support available for specific groups of patients.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in delivering holistic, patient-centred care through needs assessments and individual care planning.
• Coordinate patient pathways, including arranging assessments, appointments, and investigations, ensuring timely and seamless transitions between services.
• Undertake a range of clinical observations and procedures, including vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and basic diagnostic tests.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, including signs of abuse or vulnerability
• Support team working, including providing cover for colleagues when required.
• Attend mandatory training and actively participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Uphold patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with organisational policies, including incident reporting and health and safety procedures.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to us at interview.