REPORTS TO: Director of Services Delivery & Innovation (Interim until
new structure agreed)
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Based in Dublin with opportunities for remote working
HOURS: Full Time (**Apply on the website** hours/week) with some
limited weekend and evening work required
_Note: in light of the COVID-**Apply on the website** pandemic and
restrictions, this role will be full-time home-based while public
health restrictions remain in place_
ABOUT THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY:
The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors,
volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and
researchers. Together, we are working to save lives and improve the
lives of people affected by cancer.
Our vision is that by **Apply on the website**, three out of four
Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis everyone affected
by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and
support and that, by **Apply on the website**, no one in Ireland will
die from cancer.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The role of the Counselling & Patient Supports Coordinator is to
coordinate the provision of support services, such as counselling and
coaching, to people impacted by cancer through multiple channels. The
role includes working closely with community based cancer support
groups, enabling the Society to deliver evidence based high impact
services. The Counselling & Patient Supports Coordinator will also
identify and assess new opportunities for support services to reduce
the burden of cancer and improve the quality of life of people
affected by cancer.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of the Society?s
counselling programme for people impacted by cancer which is currently
delivered directly through virtual platforms and by way of grant
agreement with community based cancer support centres.
* Lead the design, development and coordinate the delivery of a
comprehensive Coaching Programme for people impacted by cancer to be
delivered through multiple channels.
* Lead the design, development and coordinate the delivery of
support programmes aimed at improving the non-medical supports offered
by the Society to people impacted by cancer, with a particular focus
on supports delivered in the community.
* Ensure that the counselling, coaching and other support programmes
are integrated into the overall patient journey for people accessing
the Society?s services.
* Build effective relationships across the Society and work in
collaboration with Services Team and wider Irish Cancer Society
colleagues to contribute to the successful delivery of the
organisational strategy.
* Draft budgets and supervise approved budget spend. Budgetary and
reporting processes are monitored monthly with Director of Services
Delivery & Innovation.
* Develop policies and processes to administer the counselling &
coaching programme & other approved grants to community support
centres and ensure reporting procedures are adhered too.
* Build and maintain relationships with community cancer support
centres and other relevant agencies to support the ongoing development
of evidence informed programmes to respond to the specific needs of
people impacted by cancer.
* Ensure the quality assurance of programmes and work for the
continuous improvement of each service.
* Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems for each
programme, and work to ensure their effective implementation.
* Report on key indicators agreed for each area of work, and
document and report on programme learnings.
* Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to
enhance the Society?s Services capacity and/or programmatic
objectives.
* Other duties as required by manager.
SERVICE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
* Lead the design and development of new support programmes aimed at
improving the non-medical supports offered by the Society to people
impacted by cancer, with a particular focus on supports delivered in
the community.
* Working across the Services Team, ensure that the counselling,
coaching and other support programmes are integrated into the overall
patient journey for people accessing the Society?s services.
PROGRAMME COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of the Society?s
counselling programme for people impacted by cancer which is currently
delivered directly through virtual platforms and by way of grant
agreement with community based cancer support centres.
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of new programmes,
once established.
* Develop policies and processes to administer the counselling &
coaching programme & other approved grants to community support
centres and ensure reporting procedures are adhered too.
* Draft budgets and supervise approved budget spend. Budgetary and
reporting processes are monitored monthly with Director of Services
Delivery & Innovation.
EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
* Ensure the quality assurance of programmes and work for the
continuous improvement of each service.
* Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems for each
programme, and work to ensure their effective implementation.
* Report on key indicators agreed for each area of work, and
document and report on programme learnings.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
* Build and maintain relationships with community cancer support
centres and other relevant agencies to support the ongoing development
of evidence informed programmes to respond to the specific needs of
people impacted by cancer.
* Build effective relationships across the Society and work in
collaboration with Services Team and wider Irish Cancer Society
colleagues to contribute to the successful delivery of the
organisational strategy.
GENERAL
* Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to
enhance the Society?s Services capacity and/or programmatic
objectives.
* Other duties as required by manager. This job description is not
exhaustive; it merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the
changing requirements of the Society at any time after discussion with
the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
* A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Community
Development, Health & Social Care, Nursing or related field.
Additional relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a
formal education qualification.
* Relevant work experience in programme coordination, project
management, design and/or implementation of new services and
stakeholder engagement. The Irish Cancer Society measures experience
by the quality of the experience gained, rather than number of years
worked.
* Expertise in service design and development.
* Experience in needs assessment, project planning and project
management, evaluation and report writing
* An understanding of approaches/ strategies required to address
social and health inequalities at service design level.
* An understanding of strategies and policies relating to cancer and
chronic disease management, and health equity at both regional and
national level.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication
skills.
* Strong facilitation and training skills.
* Excellent organisational, administration and co-ordination skills.
* Excellent ICT skills, including MS Office suite, MS Teams and a
good working knowledge of data base management.
* Ability to work effectively with co-workers and collaborate with
health and social care professionals, NCCP, community organisations
and others to maintain and build partnerships, to maximise the impact
of joint resources.
* Proactive and flexible in approach.
DESIRABLE, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Social Work, Community Development,
Health & Social Care or other relevant discipline.
* Experience of working in the healthcare or community development
sector.
* Experience of working with different population groups including
disadvantaged groups.
GENERAL:
* The Irish Cancer Society operates a no-smoking policy and the post
holder must not smoke in the office or when on Society business
outside the office.
* The successful candidate must have access to a vehicle and be
willing and able to travel provincially, and be willing to
occasionally work outside of normal working hours.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Nicola Cosgrove, HR Department
Administrator, Irish Cancer Society, **Apply on the website**/**Apply
on the website** Northumberland Rd., Dublin 4 or email: **Apply on the
website**
The closing date for applications is Sunday **Apply on the website**th
June **Apply on the website**. Please note that interviews for
shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursday **Apply on the
website**th June.
_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: COUNSELLING & PATIENT SUPPORTS COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Director of Services Delivery & Innovation (Interim until
new structure agreed)
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Based in Dublin with opportunities for remote working
HOURS: Full Time (**Apply on the website** hours/week) with some
limited weekend and evening work required
_Note: in light of the COVID-**Apply on the website** pandemic and
restrictions, this role will be full-time home-based while public
health restrictions remain in place_
ABOUT THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY:
The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors,
volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and
researchers. Together, we are working to save lives and improve the
lives of people affected by cancer.
Our vision is that by **Apply on the website**, three out of four
Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis everyone affected
by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and
support and that, by **Apply on the website**, no one in Ireland will
die from cancer.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The role of the Counselling & Patient Supports Coordinator is to
coordinate the provision of support services, such as counselling and
coaching, to people impacted by cancer through multiple channels. The
role includes working closely with community based cancer support
groups, enabling the Society to deliver evidence based high impact
services. The Counselling & Patient Supports Coordinator will also
identify and assess new opportunities for support services to reduce
the burden of cancer and improve the quality of life of people
affected by cancer.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of the Society?s
counselling programme for people impacted by cancer which is currently
delivered directly through virtual platforms and by way of grant
agreement with community based cancer support centres.
* Lead the design, development and coordinate the delivery of a
comprehensive Coaching Programme for people impacted by cancer to be
delivered through multiple channels.
* Lead the design, development and coordinate the delivery of
support programmes aimed at improving the non-medical supports offered
by the Society to people impacted by cancer, with a particular focus
on supports delivered in the community.
* Ensure that the counselling, coaching and other support programmes
are integrated into the overall patient journey for people accessing
the Society?s services.
* Build effective relationships across the Society and work in
collaboration with Services Team and wider Irish Cancer Society
colleagues to contribute to the successful delivery of the
organisational strategy.
* Draft budgets and supervise approved budget spend. Budgetary and
reporting processes are monitored monthly with Director of Services
Delivery & Innovation.
* Develop policies and processes to administer the counselling &
coaching programme & other approved grants to community support
centres and ensure reporting procedures are adhered too.
* Build and maintain relationships with community cancer support
centres and other relevant agencies to support the ongoing development
of evidence informed programmes to respond to the specific needs of
people impacted by cancer.
* Ensure the quality assurance of programmes and work for the
continuous improvement of each service.
* Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems for each
programme, and work to ensure their effective implementation.
* Report on key indicators agreed for each area of work, and
document and report on programme learnings.
* Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to
enhance the Society?s Services capacity and/or programmatic
objectives.
* Other duties as required by manager.
SERVICE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
* Lead the design and development of new support programmes aimed at
improving the non-medical supports offered by the Society to people
impacted by cancer, with a particular focus on supports delivered in
the community.
* Working across the Services Team, ensure that the counselling,
coaching and other support programmes are integrated into the overall
patient journey for people accessing the Society?s services.
PROGRAMME COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of the Society?s
counselling programme for people impacted by cancer which is currently
delivered directly through virtual platforms and by way of grant
agreement with community based cancer support centres.
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of new programmes,
once established.
* Develop policies and processes to administer the counselling &
coaching programme & other approved grants to community support
centres and ensure reporting procedures are adhered too.
* Draft budgets and supervise approved budget spend. Budgetary and
reporting processes are monitored monthly with Director of Services
Delivery & Innovation.
EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
* Ensure the quality assurance of programmes and work for the
continuous improvement of each service.
* Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems for each
programme, and work to ensure their effective implementation.
* Report on key indicators agreed for each area of work, and
document and report on programme learnings.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
* Build and maintain relationships with community cancer support
centres and other relevant agencies to support the ongoing development
of evidence informed programmes to respond to the specific needs of
people impacted by cancer.
* Build effective relationships across the Society and work in
collaboration with Services Team and wider Irish Cancer Society
colleagues to contribute to the successful delivery of the
organisational strategy.
GENERAL
* Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to
enhance the Society?s Services capacity and/or programmatic
objectives.
* Other duties as required by manager. This job description is not
exhaustive; it merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the
changing requirements of the Society at any time after discussion with
the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
* A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Community
Development, Health & Social Care, Nursing or related field.
Additional relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a
formal education qualification.
* Relevant work experience in programme coordination, project
management, design and/or implementation of new services and
stakeholder engagement. The Irish Cancer Society measures experience
by the quality of the experience gained, rather than number of years
worked.
* Expertise in service design and development.
* Experience in needs assessment, project planning and project
management, evaluation and report writing
* An understanding of approaches/ strategies required to address
social and health inequalities at service design level.
* An understanding of strategies and policies relating to cancer and
chronic disease management, and health equity at both regional and
national level.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication
skills.
* Strong facilitation and training skills.
* Excellent organisational, administration and co-ordination skills.
* Excellent ICT skills, including MS Office suite, MS Teams and a
good working knowledge of data base management.
* Ability to work effectively with co-workers and collaborate with
health and social care professionals, NCCP, community organisations
and others to maintain and build partnerships, to maximise the impact
of joint resources.
* Proactive and flexible in approach.
DESIRABLE, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Social Work, Community Development,
Health & Social Care or other relevant discipline.
* Experience of working in the healthcare or community development
sector.
* Experience of working with different population groups including
disadvantaged groups.
GENERAL:
* The Irish Cancer Society operates a no-smoking policy and the post
holder must not smoke in the office or when on Society business
outside the office.
* The successful candidate must have access to a vehicle and be
willing and able to travel provincially, and be willing to
occasionally work outside of normal working hours.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Nicola Cosgrove, HR Department
Administrator, Irish Cancer Society, **Apply on the website**/**Apply
on the website** Northumberland Rd., Dublin 4 or email: **Apply on the
website**
The closing date for applications is Sunday **Apply on the website**th
June **Apply on the website**. Please note that interviews for
shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursday **Apply on the
website**th June.
_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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