Job summary Prostate PSA Support Worker, Band 4 (33 hours a week) The post holder will be an integral part of the urology cancer team, who works under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The main purpose of the role is to support people to navigate the complex health and social care system during and/or following completion of cancer treatment. The post holder will work under guidance and supervision from clinical nurse specialist team to support patients with self-management and follow up following their treatment. You will coordinate care by delivering emotional and practical support to patients with a diagnosis of cancer. You will be involved in monitoring patients on an active surveillance pathway who require regular blood tests, MRI scans following a treatment protocol. You will also be involved in supporting the prostate support worker in the delivery of Holistic Needs Assessment's which aim to identify and address patient's concerns. Main duties of the job - The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with levels of competence. In addition, under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner. - The daily monitoring of active surveillance and remote monitoring patients on a database. To action when diagnostic tests and blood tests are due. To upload results onto the patient database and escalate to the registered practitioners to review results. - To provide general information and support about cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their cancer and their life. - To meet the challenge of supporting patients living with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis. Encompassing patients receiving curative and palliative treatments and supportive care. About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Job description Job responsibilities - Establish a process of Holistic Needs Assessment. Undertaking patient assessments and formulating individual Care Plans to best suit patient needs and preferences. - To integrate the support worker role into the existing service with the aim of maintaining personalised care, ensuring an excellent level of patient experience. - To undertake by negotiation, administrative tasks currently undertaken by the CNS team ie monitoring of database, monitoring telephone helpline. - Provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. - Guide people through the use of self-assessment resources - Advise patients on individual self-care management principles and review/further promote this information - Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choice Job description Job responsibilities - Establish a process of Holistic Needs Assessment. Undertaking patient assessments and formulating individual Care Plans to best suit patient needs and preferences. - To integrate the support worker role into the existing service with the aim of maintaining personalised care, ensuring an excellent level of patient experience. - To undertake by negotiation, administrative tasks currently undertaken by the CNS team ie monitoring of database, monitoring telephone helpline. - Provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. - Guide people through the use of self-assessment resources - Advise patients on individual self-care management principles and review/further promote this information - Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choice Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Competence in the use of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Desirable Basic Counselling training Knowledge Essential Experience of multi professional working Ability to complete data collection and input into electronic records Desirable Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology Experience Essential Relevant Health or Social Care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent Experience of multi-professional working Desirable Experience coordinating a patient workload Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Competence in the use of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Desirable Basic Counselling training Knowledge Essential Experience of multi professional working Ability to complete data collection and input into electronic records Desirable Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology Experience Essential Relevant Health or Social Care experience at AFC Band 3 or equivalent Experience of multi-professional working Desirable Experience coordinating a patient workload 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website