Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves managing and providing the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support service for patients, families, and carers. The manager will ensure access to high-quality support and information, develop evidence-based cancer information, and collaborate with various teams to meet patient needs. The position requires advanced communication skills and cancer knowledge to support individuals throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis to palliative care. It also involves working with external organisations and managing volunteers to continuously develop the service.
Essential criteria
- oRegistered Nurse on the NMC or HCPC Registered Professional. oMasters Degree (Health Service/ management related) or relevant experience. oQualification in cancer / opalliative care or relevant subject.or working towards oAdvanced Communication Skills training or prepared to work towards. oEvidence of continued professional development.
Desirable criteria
- oLeadership training oRecognised teaching qualification
- oSpecialist knowledge of the cancer agenda. oExperience of teaching. oLeadership & management experience. oExperience of advance communication skills. oExperience of managing staff / volunteers. oExperience of working collaboratively with a wide range of people & organisations. oAn understanding of the voluntary organisations in cancer.
- oExperience of audit & research. Work / experience in information support services
- oA thorough understanding of the skills needed to give information to cancer patients, their relatives, and friends. oUnderstanding of personalised centred care An understanding of the integration of support services into cancer care.
- oKnowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- oA commitment to maintaining good standards of practice related to professional code of conduct. oGood written and excellent verbal communication skills. oTeaching & presentation skills . oThe ability to work resourcefully oand independently, but also a good team player. oIT literate. oA full UK driving license
- oAbility to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oRegistered Nurse on the NMC or HCPC Registered Professional. oMasters Degree (Health Service/ management related) or relevant experience. oQualification in cancer / opalliative care or relevant subject.or working towards oAdvanced Communication Skills training or prepared to work towards. oEvidence of continued professional development.
- oLeadership training oRecognised teaching qualification
- oSpecialist knowledge of the cancer agenda. oExperience of teaching. oLeadership & management experience. oExperience of advance communication skills. oExperience of managing staff / volunteers. oExperience of working collaboratively with a wide range of people & organisations. oAn understanding of the voluntary organisations in cancer.
- oExperience of audit & research. Work / experience in information support services
- oA thorough understanding of the skills needed to give information to cancer patients, their relatives, and friends. oUnderstanding of personalised centred care An understanding of the integration of support services into cancer care.
- oKnowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- oA commitment to maintaining good standards of practice related to professional code of conduct. oGood written and excellent verbal communication skills. oTeaching & presentation skills . oThe ability to work resourcefully oand independently, but also a good team player. oIT literate. oA full UK driving license
- oAbility to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
A registered nurse or HCPC registered professional will provide and manage the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support specialist service for patients, families and their carers, ensuring access to high quality support and information to all. They will be required to support the development of evidence-based cancer information for the trust and work with colleagues across the integrated care board and cancer alliance if required. They will collaborate with the site-specific teams to ensure that information and support meets patient need /support, acting as a key focal point to support the development of local information, support strategies and promotion of the cancer information centre.
_A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted._
_Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested._
Main duties of the job
This great opportunity allows you to use your advanced communication skills, cancer knowledge and experience in supporting patients, families and their carers on their cancer journey within the cancer information centre, outpatients, as an inpatient or through community working. From the worried well to those with palliative care needs, your s
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