An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised Cancer Information & Support Assistant to join our team.

Part Time 22.5 hrs per week (3 x 7.5hr days could be different days each week)

A&C Band 4 £28,392- £31,157 per annum WTE

(£17,035– £18,694 per annum pro rata) depending on experience.

The Role:

Working with the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support team and volunteers across our two Bolton centres, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of this important service for people affected by cancer. You will meet with service users to assess their needs, identify appropriate support and provide access to information and interventions. You will need to communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients, their families and carers, providing practical and emotional support.

What you need:

We are looking for a highly organised individual with demonstrable IT and social media skills. You should work well as part of a team while also being able to use your own initiative and work autonomously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with experience of supporting emotionally distressed patients. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last two years. Knowledge of cancer treatments and pathways would be an advantage.

Why Bolton Hospice?

We pride ourselves in offering an integrated specialist palliative care service for all our patients in Bolton.  We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, Blue Light Discount Card, discounted meals and excellent training opportunities.  We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact
Sue Summerfield, or Kelly Gordon MCISS Managers on 01204 663059

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 6th September

Interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 16th September

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

Please note, we are not accepting applications from candidates who have unsuccessfully applied for this post within the last 6 months

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.