Overview
Are you looking for a role that provides support to patients in the community who are affected by Cancer? This may be the role for you! We are looking to recruit a Supportive Care Coordinator to be part of our MacMillan Team in Trafford. You will have the pleasure of working with patients and their carers/families throughout their journey by organising, planning and offering guidance and support in a wide range of areas.
Responsibilities
* Undertake holistic assessment and together with clients plan a programme of interventions according to their identified need, whilst utilising clinical skills and knowledge of supportive and palliative treatments; training of volunteers, students, and other staff.
* Organise and facilitate group work for the benefit of this target group of patients and carers.
* Work with the Centre Manager to provide an accessible and integrated cancer information service.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all clients to ensure documentation meets agreed standards.
About the Trust
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale that supports ambitious opportunities. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation. We encourage a workforce of 30,000 to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We’re a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.
What we offer
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Additional information
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification to be informed before applying. It includes details about the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025
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