Assistant Practitioner, Band 4

Job summary

The postholder will be an integral part of the cancer team, who works under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The main purpose of the role is to support people to navigate the complex health and social care system during and/or following completion of cancer treatment. The post holder will coordinate care by delivering emotional and practical support to patients with a diagnosis of cancer. You will specifically lead in the delivery of Holistic Needs Assessment's which aim to identify and address patient's concerns.

Main duties of the job

Patient navigation and practical/emotional support throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Proactive Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA) with personalised care plans; early identification of unmet needs and safeguarding risks.

Information provision and signposting to hospital, community and Voluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) support (including finance/welfare, psychological support, rehab/prehab, transport).

Administrative support that releases CNS/consultant time (monitoring helpline, maintaining trackers/databases, organising health & wellbeing events and awareness events).

Contribution to pathway improvement (2WW flow and clinic support).

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0404

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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