Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager in Stockport

From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here.

Main area Administrative Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Macmillan funded for 3 years, required to report activity to Macmillan as part of grant conditions Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (General working pattern will be Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, although occasional flexible working including evenings and some weekends may be required for specific events relating to the service.) Job ref 362-MGR7CAN-09-26

Site Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the next phase of development of our newly opened Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

The Centre provides a welcoming and accessible space for people affected by cancer, their families and carers, offering high‑quality information, practical and emotional support and access to personalised care.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to establish and embed a comprehensive support service and ensure the Centre becomes an integral part of cancer care across the organisation and local community. Working with clinical teams, Macmillan Cancer Support and wider health, care and community partners, you will shape the Centre’s services, develop partnerships and increase its reach and accessibility.

You will lead the Centre team and volunteers and play a key role in delivering the Trust’s Personalised Care agenda, including supporting our Cancer Care Coordinator workforce.

We welcome applicants from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who can combine strong leadership and service development skills with excellent communication and a commitment to improving the experience of people affected by cancer.

This is a unique opportunity to take a newly opened Centre and shape what it becomes for the people of Stockport.

Main duties of the job

The Macmillan Cancer Support Manager is responsible for developing, leading and managing comprehensive, high‑quality cancer information and support services both within the centre and in the community. This role involves professional leadership, service evaluation, volunteer coordination, financial oversight, and ensuring equitable access to services. The postholder will act as a role model and expert resource, promoting excellence in personalised cancer care, aligned with Macmillan Cancer Support values, the NHS Cancer Plan, and regional and local priorities.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• Specialist training/experience in cancer care
• Educated to degree level
• Masters level study, or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced communication skills training
• Teaching or mentorship qualification
• Accredited qualification in counselling/complementary/creative therapies

Knowledge

• In‑depth knowledge of cancer information and support needs
• Knowledge of the national cancer agenda and local priorities
• Understanding of relevant frameworks (e.g. ACCEND)

Experience

• Significant experience of managing a team/service
• Experience working directly with people affected by cancer
• Experience of working with volunteers and the public
• Experience of health education/promotion
• Previous experience in a senior NHS or health sector role

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own and others’ workload
• Ability to gather, analyse and report data
• Excellent oral and written communication, including complex and sensitive information
• Ability to manage budgets and resources

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self‑assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications.

Name Michelle Davies Job title Associate Director of Nursing for Cancer Email address michelle.davies@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number 07827994619 Additional information

The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is newly opened and represents an important development in the support available to people affected by cancer across Stockport and the surrounding community. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Centre through its next phase of development, establishing and embedding the services delivered from the new facility and developing its reach across the organisation and local community. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining service development with the day‑to‑day management of the Centre, its staff and volunteers. You will also play an important role in developing personalised cancer care across the Trust, including supporting our Cancer Care Coordinator workforce and ensuring people affected by cancer have access to high‑quality information, holistic support and appropriate onward services. We are looking for someone who can combine strong leadership and organisational skills with excellent communication, compassion and attention to detail. We welcome applications from candidates from both clinical and non‑clinical backgrounds.

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