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- Do you want to work with people affected by cancer across Dumfries and Galloway as part of a new ICJ service?
- Can you listen well and work with people to find out ‘what matters to them?’
- Are you a self-starter, motivated and compassionate?
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a team within Dumfries and Galloway Community HSCP to support people affected by cancer. Educated to SCVQ7/8 level with strong interpersonal skills and a belief in the strengths and resilience inherent in people and communities, you will, along with the ICJ Project Team deliver a person-centred service as part of the Dumfries and Galloway ICJ Programme.
The post is a 3 year fixed term appointment. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a range of partners across health and social care, local authority, third sector and users and carers.
Your role:
The ICJ Link Worker will help to promote self-management and address people’s holistic needs during and after cancer treatment and work across organisational boundaries with partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and once a sufficient amount of applications are received we will close the post; this will happen at 12 noon on the day we reach the required amount of applications. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst these posts are based within Dumfries and Galloway Community HSCP, due to COVID-19, a substantial period of flexible home working will be required.
Interviews will take place Thursday 27th & Friday 28th October.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact June Watters ICJ Project Manager on 07977 288287
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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