Job Description

As a CSS within Maggie's you will actively support centre visitors to understand and articulate their cancer related concerns. Through ongoing work with individuals, families and groups you will help them to engage with, and utilise, Maggie's psychosocial programme of support.




Interviews will take place in Oxford on Monday 13 October.

Key Responsibilities

As a CSS within Maggie's you will actively support centre visitors to understand and articulate their cancer related concerns. Through ongoing work with individuals, families and groups you will help them to engage with, and utilise, Maggie's psychosocial programme of support. Full details can be found in the attached job description (link below).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You will have a nursing degree (or equivalent training), current state registration and at least three years post qualification experience within an oncology nursing or related setting. A Post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous. You will be able to demonstrate experience of providing person focused, care support and a commitment to working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have broad and up to date clinical knowledge in the field of cancer and be comfortable using narrative and strong interpersonal skills to assess cancer support needs and elicit concerns. Well organised, emotionally sensitive while also resilient, the post holder will be able to manage the demands of ongoing emotionally intense work.

Job Benefits

You'll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make. A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role. Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance. Generous sick leave cover. A supportive and friendly working environment. Tailored learning and development opportunities. Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl. Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future. Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible. Travel and cycle loans. Eye test expenses and money towards glasses. Enhanced maternity pay. Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months. * Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.