Charity registered in Scotland SC026116
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future. We are now looking to appoint a Myeloma Information Specialist to join our Healthcare Advocacy Services Team.
To realise our long-term ambition to make myeloma history, we relentlessly pursue better outcomes for myeloma patients and patients with related conditions through a comprehensive early diagnosis programme, a unique research portfolio, our treatment access strategy, information and support services, and healthcare improvement services.
The role of the Myeloma Information Specialist is to provide a range of information and support on myeloma and related conditions to anyone affected by myeloma including patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
You will work with the team on the Myeloma UK Infoline, taking calls and responding to queries, and assisting in the development and monitoring of the Infoline and related services. You will require to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role and you will require to have previous experience in information delivery, as well as good IT and organisational skills. Previous experience working in oncology, haematology, clinical research or a healthcare environment would be an advantage for this role.
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future. We are now looking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board.
To realise our long-term ambition to make myeloma history, we relentlessly pursue better outcomes for myeloma patients and patients with related conditions through a comprehensive early diagnosis programme, a unique research portfolio, our treatment access strategy, information and support services, and healthcare improvement services.
As part of our Board, you will share responsibility for offering us strategic direction and a commitment to good governance and financial health. Your experience, skills, and networks will help inform Myeloma UK’s decision making and delivery. Your commitment to our patients and to working as part of a dynamic, co-operative team will reflect our culture.
Experience in digital transformation and IT, policy and influencing, or income generation and philanthropy is of particular interest to us.
We’re interested in people who have helped charities and organisations achieve their ambitions, be that through professional or lived experience. We know a team needs different talents and we’d like to hear about what makes you exceptional - your skills, your interests, your experience and your values. We’re committed to reflecting the whole myeloma community in our structure, so we particularly encourage applications from black and ethnic minority communities and from people with disabilities.