# CNS Cancer Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cns-cancer-support-worker/b014e3e0-4ba4-4f43-8b7e-229766de3768 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cns-cancer-support-worker/b014e3e0-4ba4-4f43-8b7e-229766de3768.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 21 hours per week (Over 3 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T10:01:40.181Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Specialist_Nu/Specialist_Nu-v7784847 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7784847?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you interested in working in a beautiful part of the country, in a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking team specialising in the treatment and care of cancer patients from across Cornwall? We are looking to appoint a Cancer CNS Support Worker to work within the established Cancer Support Worker Team based within the Sunrise Centre.  Candidates must have extensive administration, and organisational skills along with excellent communication and people skills, ideally with a good understanding of NHS healthcare systems and processes. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will also support the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) by providing a robust administration and support service, which will involve managing phone calls, coordinating pathways and appointments, requesting diagnostics, expediting imaging requests, requesting transport, completing STRATA referrals and assisting with CNS clinic management and in some cases supporting patient groups and forums alongside the CNSs.  The post holder will also be expected to attended MDT's and support surveillance programs. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: - Identity Checks - Professional registration and qualification checks - Employment history and reference checks - Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check - Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Job Details Are you interested in working in a beautiful part of the country, in a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking team specialising in the treatment and care of cancer patients from across Cornwall? We are looking to appoint a Cancer CNS Support Worker to work within the established Cancer Support Worker Team based within the Sunrise Centre. Candidates must have extensive administration, and organisational skills along with excellent communication and people skills, ideally with a good understanding of NHS healthcare systems and processes. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. ## Job Description The post holder will also support the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) by providing a robust administration and support service, which will involve managing phone calls, coordinating pathways and appointments, requesting diagnostics, expediting imaging requests, requesting transport, completing STRATA referrals and assisting with CNS clinic management and in some cases supporting patient groups and forums alongside the CNSs. The post holder will also be expected to attended MDT's and support surveillance programs. ## Responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to collect data and input electronically **Desirable** - Experience in systems such as PAS, Maxims, CRIS, SCR, Scorpio, Winpath - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. ### Experiance **Essential** - Extensive administrative and organisational experience. - Experience in the use of hospital computerised patient systems. **Desirable** - Knowledge of cancer pathways and treatments ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings. **Desirable** - Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development. - NVQ Level 3. - Knowledge of medical terminology. ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 239.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10333577) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.