Macmillan Information Support Worker

at  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 4 Macmillan Information Support Worker to join our team at Maidstone Hospital, Kent Oncology Centre Macmillan Hub.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Band 4 Information Support Worker based at the Macmillan Centre in Maidstone to provide essential support to patients and their families. You will also oversee volunteers at the Tunbridge Wells Hub, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery.
Although primarily based at Maidstone Hospital, you may occasionally be required to work across sites to cover staff shortages or sickness. We operate a Monday to Friday service but are open to flexible working patterns, as long as service needs are met.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

JOINING US INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
Blue Light card eligibility
And more , additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

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