# Volunteer Cancer Exercise Specialist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Guildford
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £0 .
- **Contract type:** Voluntary
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 3-4 hours weekly
- **Closing date:** 2028-04-24T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T11:30:41.745Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Guildford/Royal_Surrey_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Voluntary_Services/Voluntary_Services-v7928827
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7928827?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The Fountain Centre is a cancer support charity providing a calm, welcoming environment for people affected by cancer, their families, and carers. We work in close partnership with the Oncology Services at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, offering complementary therapies and emotional support alongside medical treatment.

### Main duties of the job

We are seeking a volunteer Cancer Exercise Specialist to deliver safe, effective, and tailored exercise sessions for individuals affected by cancer. This role will support the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients, working alongside our clinical team to complement medical care.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- Deliver safe and tailored complementary therapy treatments to people affected by cancer
- Maintain accurate records and adhere to professional and safety standards
- Follow hygiene, infection control, and confidentiality procedures
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers at The Fountain Centre
- Attend inductions, training, and ongoing volunteer support and supervision sessions

Skills & Experience

Essential:

- Level 4 CanRehab qualification (or equivalent from another awarding body)
- Experience working with individuals affected by cancer
- Experience delivering exercise sessions to small groups
- Knowledge of exercise considerations for clinical populations

Desirable:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt exercises to meet individual needs within a group setting
- Involvement in patient assessment and discharge processes

What we offer

Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain experience working alongside an oncology physiotherapist and a clinical exercise scientist within a rapidly expanding exercise service. Volunteers will also have access to monthly CPD opportunities to support their ongoing professional development.

## Job Details

The Fountain Centre is a cancer support charity providing a calm, welcoming environment for people affected by cancer, their families, and carers. We work in close partnership with the Oncology Services at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, offering complementary therapies and emotional support alongside medical treatment.

## Job Description

We are seeking a volunteer Cancer Exercise Specialist to deliver safe, effective, and tailored exercise sessions for individuals affected by cancer. This role will support the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients, working alongside our clinical team to complement medical care.

## Responsibilities

Skills & Experience

Essential:

· Level 4 CanRehab qualification (or equivalent from another awarding body)

· Experience working with individuals affected by cancer

· Experience delivering exercise sessions to small groups

· Knowledge of exercise considerations for clinical populations

Desirable:

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to adapt exercises to meet individual needs within a group setting

· Involvement in patient assessment and discharge processes

What we offer

Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain experience working alongside an oncology physiotherapist and a clinical exercise scientist within a rapidly expanding exercise service. Volunteers will also have access to monthly CPD opportunities to support their ongoing professional development.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Membership of a professional body and appropriate insurance
- Experience providing complementary therapy treatments
- Understanding of safe practice and patient wellbeing
- Empathetic, professional, and reliable approach

**Desirable**

- Experience or training in oncology or healthcare settings
- Experience supporting vulnerable clients
- Knowledge of fatigue, lymphoedema, or symptom management

## Documents

- [jd (docx, 12.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10218204)

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