REPORTS TO: Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract (**Apply on the website** months)
HOURS: Part-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with some
evening and weekend work. Flexibility required
LOCATION: Combination of remote and in-office (Dublin) working. Travel
will be required within Ireland
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
WHO WE ARE
At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by **Apply on the
website**, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their
diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to
world-class treatment, care and support.
We?re looking for a Cancer Awareness Nurse to join our team. As
Cancer Awareness Nurse you will play a key part in helping to catch
cancer early by delivering early detection and cancer awareness
programmes and providing cancer prevention information.
If you are passionate about cancer awareness, early detection and
transforming the patient experience in relation to cancer information;
compassionate and able to empower people without judgement; and want
to be part of a growing team delivering real impact to reduce health
inequalities and minimise the risk of premature deaths, this role is
for you.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
WHAT YOU?LL DO
Catching cancer early is a key factor in increasing survival from
cancer. COVID-**Apply on the website** has damaged progress in this
area, and in the Irish Cancer Society we are committed to reversing
this trend.
In **Apply on the website**, we piloted an early detection programme:
_Your Health Matters Roadshow_. This Roadshow travels to shopping
centres and other high-traffic areas in communities, to provide cancer
information and advice on supports. At the Roadshow, members of the
public who may be concerned about signs and symptoms of cancer can get
a free nurse-led heath check, and onward referral to a GP if needed.
As Cancer Awareness Nurse, you will help to deliver programmes such as
the Roadshow, providing cancer information, advice and health checks,
helping to reduce cancer risk, raise awareness of signs and symptoms
and helping to catch cancer early. You will work across projects and
initiatives under our early detection strategy, and work with the
Cancer Awareness team to deliver new early detection and awareness
programmes and events.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
* Work with the Cancer Awareness team to provide an integrated
prevention and early detection service.
* Provide health checks, information and advice to support the
prevention and early detection of cancer.
* Offer support and advice on behavioural change and signpost to
appropriate cancer screening and support services within the Society.
* Provide information stands and presentations in community and
corporate settings.
* Support and advise on the development of national early detection
awareness campaigns
* Ensure all medical equipment is managed appropriately and is fully
operational.
* Ensure all health and safety standards are fully complied with at
community and corporate events.
DATA INSIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
* Gather and analyse data and feedback to support the quality,
performance and impact of our programmes,
* Keep up to date on health promotion and heath behaviour trends and
initiatives, and share your insights across the team.
* Advise and support the team on medical issues that are presented
at community and corporate events and ensure any medical issues
identified, are addressed appropriately.
* Proactively share knowledge across colleagues and the organisation
to support the enhancement of person-centred supports and care for
people affected by cancer
* Participate in courses/workshops/conferences/online education
resources as appropriate to maintain own knowledge and awareness of
cancer and related issues
COLLABORATION AND PROMOTION
* Work as part of the Cancer Awareness team, and with colleagues
across the Society, to support the coordination and implementation of
our early detection strategy, and awareness and prevention activities.
* Be a day-to-day contact point for volunteers and third party
vendors supporting the Society?s cancer awareness activities.
* Develop and deliver training for staff, volunteers and heath
managers in community and corporate settings.
* Work collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities for
future development of this service
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
* Develop and manage external relationships with the local community,
community groups, clinicians and any other relevant stakeholders
* Proactively develop referral pathways with external organisations
to be able to support the needs of our Service Users
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
* _PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION_: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and want to learn and grow your knowledge in this area.
* _COMPASSIONATE: _kind and non-judgemental, with an ability to
build trust with people from all walks of life, with a strong
understanding of the importance of confidentiality and trust when
working with members of this community.
* _A PEOPLE PERSON_: whether it?s meeting a member of the public
at a Roadshow, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging
with clinicians you understand what makes people tick, and create
effective relationships.
* _A GREAT COMMUNICATOR_: you are able to communicate effectively
across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adapt
your style to meet the audience where they are.
* _TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:_ you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools across your work, and identifying new ways that
technology can support early detection and information sharing.
* _ORGANISED AND EFFECTIVE:_ you work effectively within a project
team, working to deadlines and pulling together to achieve a goal. You
are highly organised, and methodical in ensuring events, training or
other initiatives are delivered to a high quality.
* _FLEXIBLE AND OPEN TO TRAVEL:_ engaging with the public means
meeting them where they are, and when they need. You will spend time
travelling within Ireland (e.g. to Roadshows, talks or workshops)
including occasional overnight stays, and weekend/ evening work may be
required.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Registered General Nurse, on the active register of the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) with c. three to five years recent
experience in nursing
* Health promotion and/or cancer prevention experience, with a good
understanding of a broad range of cancer signs and symptoms
* Experience in cancer nursing an advantage
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is **Apply on the website**th July
**Apply on the website**.
_The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive
environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are,
the better our work will be._
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
TITLE: CANCER AWARENESS NURSE
REPORTS TO: Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract (**Apply on the website** months)
HOURS: Part-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with some
evening and weekend work. Flexibility required
LOCATION: Combination of remote and in-office (Dublin) working. Travel
will be required within Ireland
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
WHO WE ARE
At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by **Apply on the
website**, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their
diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to
world-class treatment, care and support.
We?re looking for a Cancer Awareness Nurse to join our team. As
Cancer Awareness Nurse you will play a key part in helping to catch
cancer early by delivering early detection and cancer awareness
programmes and providing cancer prevention information.
If you are passionate about cancer awareness, early detection and
transforming the patient experience in relation to cancer information;
compassionate and able to empower people without judgement; and want
to be part of a growing team delivering real impact to reduce health
inequalities and minimise the risk of premature deaths, this role is
for you.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
WHAT YOU?LL DO
Catching cancer early is a key factor in increasing survival from
cancer. COVID-**Apply on the website** has damaged progress in this
area, and in the Irish Cancer Society we are committed to reversing
this trend.
In **Apply on the website**, we piloted an early detection programme:
_Your Health Matters Roadshow_. This Roadshow travels to shopping
centres and other high-traffic areas in communities, to provide cancer
information and advice on supports. At the Roadshow, members of the
public who may be concerned about signs and symptoms of cancer can get
a free nurse-led heath check, and onward referral to a GP if needed.
As Cancer Awareness Nurse, you will help to deliver programmes such as
the Roadshow, providing cancer information, advice and health checks,
helping to reduce cancer risk, raise awareness of signs and symptoms
and helping to catch cancer early. You will work across projects and
initiatives under our early detection strategy, and work with the
Cancer Awareness team to deliver new early detection and awareness
programmes and events.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
* Work with the Cancer Awareness team to provide an integrated
prevention and early detection service.
* Provide health checks, information and advice to support the
prevention and early detection of cancer.
* Offer support and advice on behavioural change and signpost to
appropriate cancer screening and support services within the Society.
* Provide information stands and presentations in community and
corporate settings.
* Support and advise on the development of national early detection
awareness campaigns
* Ensure all medical equipment is managed appropriately and is fully
operational.
* Ensure all health and safety standards are fully complied with at
community and corporate events.
DATA INSIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
* Gather and analyse data and feedback to support the quality,
performance and impact of our programmes,
* Keep up to date on health promotion and heath behaviour trends and
initiatives, and share your insights across the team.
* Advise and support the team on medical issues that are presented
at community and corporate events and ensure any medical issues
identified, are addressed appropriately.
* Proactively share knowledge across colleagues and the organisation
to support the enhancement of person-centred supports and care for
people affected by cancer
* Participate in courses/workshops/conferences/online education
resources as appropriate to maintain own knowledge and awareness of
cancer and related issues
COLLABORATION AND PROMOTION
* Work as part of the Cancer Awareness team, and with colleagues
across the Society, to support the coordination and implementation of
our early detection strategy, and awareness and prevention activities.
* Be a day-to-day contact point for volunteers and third party
vendors supporting the Society?s cancer awareness activities.
* Develop and deliver training for staff, volunteers and heath
managers in community and corporate settings.
* Work collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities for
future development of this service
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
* Develop and manage external relationships with the local community,
community groups, clinicians and any other relevant stakeholders
* Proactively develop referral pathways with external organisations
to be able to support the needs of our Service Users
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
* _PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION_: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and want to learn and grow your knowledge in this area.
* _COMPASSIONATE: _kind and non-judgemental, with an ability to
build trust with people from all walks of life, with a strong
understanding of the importance of confidentiality and trust when
working with members of this community.
* _A PEOPLE PERSON_: whether it?s meeting a member of the public
at a Roadshow, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging
with clinicians you understand what makes people tick, and create
effective relationships.
* _A GREAT COMMUNICATOR_: you are able to communicate effectively
across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adapt
your style to meet the audience where they are.
* _TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:_ you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools across your work, and identifying new ways that
technology can support early detection and information sharing.
* _ORGANISED AND EFFECTIVE:_ you work effectively within a project
team, working to deadlines and pulling together to achieve a goal. You
are highly organised, and methodical in ensuring events, training or
other initiatives are delivered to a high quality.
* _FLEXIBLE AND OPEN TO TRAVEL:_ engaging with the public means
meeting them where they are, and when they need. You will spend time
travelling within Ireland (e.g. to Roadshows, talks or workshops)
including occasional overnight stays, and weekend/ evening work may be
required.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Registered General Nurse, on the active register of the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) with c. three to five years recent
experience in nursing
* Health promotion and/or cancer prevention experience, with a good
understanding of a broad range of cancer signs and symptoms
* Experience in cancer nursing an advantage
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is **Apply on the website**th July
**Apply on the website**.
_The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive
environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are,
the better our work will be._
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
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