Macmillan Lead Cancer Allied Health Professional

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directors of Therapies and Health Sciences, Trust AHP Directors Health Board Lead Cancer AHPs, and Cancer Network Lead Cancer Nurse and Health Board Lead Cancer Nurses. To develop and provide leadership on the strategic direction of Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams in Oncology and Palliative Care across the Cancer Network. Ensuring that optimum standards of care are provided through the leadership and management of professional and clinical standards. The post holder will work with the Network Leads and cancer Health Board Leads and Clinical Staff to support and develop robust clinical leadership structures. This will include working with colleagues, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of specialist and non-cancer specialist AHPs in meeting the needs of people affected by cancer ensure professional leads report to both clinical and operational managers. The post holder will work with Health Boards, Trusts and the Cancer Network to support the delivery of the local and national cancer agenda and the Cancer Delivery Plans. They will also collaborate with Primary and community care, to improve communication and care during transitions and to support multidisciplinary primary care teams in supporting people affected by cancer. The Macmillan Cancer Allied Health Professional Lead will provide leadership and professional support to Macmillan and non-Macmillan AHP health and social care professional teams, academic and education institutions across Wales. They will advise on issues relating to AHP clinical standards, targets and accountability. The post holder will when required and agreed be responsible and accountable for ensuring compliance with standards and ensure quality and safety is at the heart of person centred care delivered to people affected by cancer.

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