Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service Assistant
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Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service Assistant
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Bolton, UK
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Part-time (15 hrs per week)
Salary: £21,892 - £24,157 p.a. pro rata (A&C Band 4)
Closing Date: 18th January 2022
About the Role
The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (MCISS) aims to provide a comprehensive Cancer Information and Support Service to Bolton residents. We are seeking an experienced Information Assistant to join the team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. You will work with the MCISS team and volunteers across three centres in Bolton, helping to deliver this important service for people affected by cancer. Duties include meeting service users, assessing needs, identifying support required, and providing individuals with access to information and intervention. The role requires sensitive and compassionate communication with patients, families, and carers.
What You Need
- Highly organised with excellent IT skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of dealing with distressed or anxious patients (ideal)
- Experience within a healthcare setting – oncology/cancer care experience advantageous
Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
We offer an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave (starting at 35 days including bank holidays), contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, free parking, and excellent training opportunities. Continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.
How to Apply
Download the job description and application form from the website. Email applications to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: Tuesday, 18th January 2022. Interviews scheduled for w/c 24th January. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a No Smoking Policy.