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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Macmillan Cancer Support Worker

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

• The Macmillan Cancer Support Worker will work alongside the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting patients during all stages of cancer from diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
• To support patients within the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• To perform holistic needs assessments for the less complex cancer patients.
• To provide assistance with the day to day running of the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.

Main duties of the job

• This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with support worker, HCA or administrative background within a cancer setting to join our well-established cancer team at St Georges.
• We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who will help to support patients on their cancer pathway.
• This post requires an individual who is confident in working autonomously but also works well in a team. You are expected to work across sites- (St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital).
• If you are reliable, hardworking, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be for you. If you think you can bring your own dynamic perspective to this role, please apply.

About us

Trust Vision & Values:The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognized programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-8335284-DE-LP

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience as an HCA/administrative role involved in direct patient care within a healthcare environment at AFC band 3 or equivalent experience.
• Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for the position.
• GCSE English language and Mathematics (grades A-C) or equivalent NVQ level 2/3 certificate or equivalent
• Experience in the use of data management.
• Ability to work within a team & prioritise own workload.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Experience of teaching/coaching patients.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to act on own initiative.

Desirable

• Understanding of the health and social care environment.
• Understanding of cancer and its treatments
• Flexibility in duties
• Experience of working with cancer patients and their families.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills IT skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally on a daily basis with people at all levels Good observation skills

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience as an HCA/administrative role involved in direct patient care within a healthcare environment at AFC band 3 or equivalent experience.
• Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for the position.
• GCSE English language and Mathematics (grades A-C) or equivalent NVQ level 2/3 certificate or equivalent
• Experience in the use of data management.
• Ability to work within a team & prioritise own workload.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Experience of teaching/coaching patients.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to act on own initiative.

Desirable

• Understanding of the health and social care environment.
• Understanding of cancer and its treatments
• Flexibility in duties
• Experience of working with cancer patients and their families.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills IT skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally on a daily basis with people at all levels Good observation skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lisa Shaw

[email protected]

02087254710

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-8335284-DE-LP

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackshaw Rd,

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

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