Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator in Transitional Oncology - Band 4

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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator in Transitional Oncology - Band 4

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Trust requires a Cancer Care Coordinator to join the Transitional Oncology Team, to offer direct support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who are already part of the established team .

Working with the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Divisional staff, cancer teams and clinicians the successful candidate will work under the direction of the CNS and Division to provide high-quality person-centred care to patients undertaking an assessment and ongoing management for a palliative cancer diagnosis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our transitional oncology team.

This role is Trust-wide.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an extended member of the cancer MDT, to support as needed, ensuring effective communication across the Trust, Tertiary providers, Primary Care and statutory and voluntary agencies.

Patients and their loved ones are supported holistically with their physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and financial needs throughout their palliative cancer journey. This can be supporting their transition from curative to palliative oncology treatment, cancer progression or best supportive care.

You will be a point of contact for patients during their cancer journey, or their relatives, to answer questions and deal with problems that arise, under the guidance of the CNS, linking in or signposting to services such as district nursing and benefits agency as appropriate

The role involves completing Holistic Needs Assessments, patient support and completing tasks as required by the CNS team.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum £11,356 - £12,462 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-LN-628-26-A

Job locations

Pan trust

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great NHS Trust. Your NHS needs you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great NHS Trust. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Previous acute hospital experience
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience using IT systems

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team
• Previous cancer pathway experience

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated.
• Uses own initiative.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and excellent behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Motivated and resourceful

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility attitude and approach to work.
• Ability to deal with emotional situations.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel independently to enable work anywhere within ULHT area when required.
• Demonstrates a person centred approach to care
• Physically able to access and function in a variety of locations
• Professional appearance

Desirable

• Good understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of demonstrable experience, plus additional short courses or training to diploma level or equivalent

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Previous acute hospital experience
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience using IT systems

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate "evidence" of working within the multi-disciplinary team
• Previous cancer pathway experience

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated.
• Uses own initiative.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer.
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and excellent behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Motivated and resourceful

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility attitude and approach to work.
• Ability to deal with emotional situations.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel independently to enable work anywhere within ULHT area when required.
• Demonstrates a person centred approach to care
• Physically able to access and function in a variety of locations
• Professional appearance

Desirable

• Good understanding of the national drivers for cancer within the NHS.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pan trust

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pan trust

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Macmillan Transitional Oncology CNS

Jenna Mustill

[email protected]

07880108565

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum £11,356 - £12,462 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-LN-628-26-A

Job locations

Pan trust

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

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