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Reviewer - Cancer End of Treatment Summary Template
We are looking for patient and carer representatives to review proposed alternations to the End of Treatment Summary (EOTS) templates.

This forms part of a project primarily centred around improving the way EOTS are used by primary care to help with people’s ongoing care. The current templates are being re-worked to:

  1. Improve how easily coded and processed EOTS can be by primary care staff
  2. To look at any ways to improve the documents accessibility for patients, carers/family and more

You will support with feedback on current templates and revisions, and may be invited to join a task and finish group to discuss further. If you are interested to take part please send us a brief expression of interest and detail any similar work you have been involved in.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 16, 2025
Location:Virtual
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
Member of steering group - BRIDGE Project
We are looking for a patient who has been offered, or taken part in a clinical trial to help shape an AI simulation education module that will sit on our GM Cancer Academy website. The module will consist of 3 scenarios between a health professional and the patient.

The representative will need to attend 3-4 meetings with the AI developer and a small task and finish group. The candidate will also be a stakeholder in the wider BRIDGE project steering group. Dates to be available:

  • 14th May 12-12.30pm (AI Developer meeting)
  • 19th June 3-4pm (BRIDGE steering group)
If you would like to take part in the steering group please contact us.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 31, 2025
Location:Virtual
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Experience/knowledge of clinical trials
GM Cancer Conference - PPIE video
Would you like to be a part of a video shown at the conference, highlighting the importance of patient and public involvement in the improvement of cancer services? Details of filming are still to be confirmed, but do express your interest if you would like to be a part of this.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:June 30, 2025
Location:In Person
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
GM Cancer Conference - awards roundup
Would you like to take part in the conference, but are not feeling overly confident about speaking? On day 2 (26th November), there will be an opportunity for 1 - 2 patient and carer representatives to give out some award certificates on stage (following the awards ceremony the previous evening) alongside a staff member. This will take place in the morning, 10.35-10.45am.

Our two-day conference, taking place in central Manchester, will welcome up to 600 delegates each day and also have additional delegates joining us virtually.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or would like more information please contact us through the ‘Enquire About Opportunity’ tab below or email the Cancer Voices email address gmcancer.voices@nhs.net. Please include a few lines about why you would like to be involved.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 31, 2025
Location:In Person
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
GM Cancer Conference - personalised care speaker
Are you passionate about personalised care and a confident public speaker? On day 2 (26th November) of the GM Cancer Conference, we are looking for one patient/carer to speak as part of the session focussing on transforming patient care through personalised care and medicine. The session will take place in the afternoon, 2.30-3.45pm, and will include a 5 minute slot for a patient/carer to speak, plus a 25 minute Q&A at the end.

Our two-day conference, taking place in central Manchester, will welcome up to 600 delegates each day and also have additional delegates joining us virtually.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or would like more information please contact us through the ‘Enquire About Opportunity’ tab below or email the Cancer Voices email address gmcancer.voices@nhs.net. Please include a few lines about why you would like to be involved.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 31, 2025
Location:In Person
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
GM Cancer Conference - transforming the workforce speaker/video
Did you have a positive experience being supported by your cancer support worker/cancer care coordinator? Would you be happy to share your experience via video, or in person? On day 1 (25th November) of the GM Cancer Conference, we are looking for one patient/carer to speak as part of the session 'transforming the workforce: growing, developing and retaining talent'. The session will take place in the afternoon, 3-3.30pm, and will include a slot for a few minutes to either play a short video or have a patient/carer to speak about the difference that their cancer support worker/cancer care coordinator made to them.

Our two-day conference, taking place in central Manchester, will welcome up to 600 delegates each day and also have additional delegates joining us virtually.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or would like more information please contact us through the ‘Enquire About Opportunity’ tab below or email the Cancer Voices email address gmcancer.voices@nhs.net. Please include a few lines about why you would like to be involved.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 31, 2025
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
GM Cancer Conference - Early Diagnosis speaker
Are you passionate about early diagnosis and a confident public speaker? On day 1 (25th November) of the GM Cancer Conference, we are looking for one patient/carer to speak as part of the session focussing on transforming diagnosis through early diagnosis and timely presentation. The session will take place in the morning, 10-11.15am, and will include a 5 minute slot for a patient/carer to speak, plus a 20 minute Q&A at the end.

Our two-day conference, taking place in central Manchester, will welcome up to 600 delegates each day and also have additional delegates joining us virtually.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or would like more information please contact us through the ‘Enquire About Opportunity’ tab below or email the Cancer Voices email address gmcancer.voices@nhs.net. Please include a few lines about why you would like to be involved.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:June 30, 2025
Location:In Person
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:No experience required
Member of Programme Assurance Group (PAG)
We are looking for one patient and carer representative to join the Programme Assurance Group, which is responsible for the oversight of all programmes of work within the Alliance to deliver the operational planning guidance and the ambitions for cancer in the NHS Long Term plan.

It is a varied meeting with all the pathway boards and programmes boards presenting progress on their deliverables, explaining their financial position and identifying any new and emerging risks including how they’re being managed.

The patient and carer representative provides a unique perspective and is in the perfect position to appropriately challenge the updates given to the group and they are an integral part of the decision making. As the programme assurance meetings cover all elements of the Cancer Alliance Programme, we need you to ensure that we continue to have the patient at the heart of everything we do, and by bringing the diverse views of your fellow representatives who sit on the individual boards, ensure that the lived experience is informing our progression.

Availability: Second Wednesday of every month, usually 10am-12pm

Programme Assurance Group (PAG) role profile_

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Experience of cancer as a patient or carer in the last four years
Head and Neck Pathway Board Patient & Carer Representative
We are seeking a Patient and/or Carer Representative to join our Head and Neck Pathway Board. We are particularly interested to hear from someone who has lived experience or supported someone with Head and Neck cancer.

The head and neck pathway board is a multi-disciplinary team of varied clinical and non-clinical members that focusses on the development and improvement of cancer services for head and neck cancers.

The pathway board works collaboratively, using innovative approaches to improve the head and neck cancer pathway, and in line with national guidance. Each pathway board has an annual work programme which reports quarterly into Greater Manchester Cancer Board.

For more information, please take a look at the role profile below.

H&N Pathway Board Patient and Carer Representative – Role Profile

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Experience of head and neck cancer as a patient or carer, treated within Greater Manchester.
It would be beneficial if you have been a member of any other board meetings previously, but it is not essential.
Patient and Carer Representative for the GM Faster Diagnosis Delivery Group
We are seeking a Patient and/or Carer Representative to join us for our 6 weekly GM Faster Diagnosis Delivery Group meeting. You will be part of a group of stakeholders, including other clinicians and managers.

The GM Faster Diagnosis Programme Group work across the GM Integrated Care System to increase the number of patients diagnosed within the 28-day target. This includes initiatives such as supporting Trusts in delivering the Best Practice Timed Pathways for each cancer type, and a Non-Site-Specific Pathway for patients with more general cancer symptoms that do not clearly fit into a specific type of cancer.

Role Profile – FD Delivery Group

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Virtual
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:1. Personal or carer experience with cancer services in Greater Manchester, which can help provide valuable insights into the quality and effectiveness of local services. This could be through direct experience or through supporting a loved one.

2. Awareness of national targets such as the 28-day, 31-day, and 62-day standards, which are benchmarks for the timely treatment of cancer patients.
Personalised Care: Core Interventions Delivery Group Member
We are seeking a Patient and/or Carer Representative to sit on our quarterly Delivery Group for Core Interventions. The aim of the group is to facilitate progress against the national planning guidance, promote shared learning across primary, secondary, community and social care, and ensure a supportive reporting structure which brings together stakeholders across the entire GM Integrated Care System.

Core Interventions are made up of Holistic Needs Assessments and Personalised Care and Support Plans, End of Treatment Summaries, Personalised Stratified Follow Up and Cancer Care reviews.

Dates to be available: May 13th, September 16th, December 2nd

Personalised Care Delivery Group Role Profile

 

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Virtual
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:No experience required
Colorectal Pathway Board Patient & Carer Representative
We are seeking a Patient and/or Carer Representative to join our Colorectal Pathway Board. We are particularly interested to hear from someone who has lived experience or supported someone with Colorectal cancer.

The Colorectal Pathway Board is a multi-disciplinary team of varied clinical and non-clinical members that has a responsibility to improve cancer care for patients on the Greater Manchester colorectal pathway.

The Pathway Board representative represents the collective views of local patients with cancer, and carers at the Pathway Board meetings by identifying appropriate areas for contribution.

For more information, please take a look at the role profile below.

Colorectal Pathway Board Patient and Carer Representative – Role Profile Nov 24

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Please see experience listed in role profile
Faster Diagnosis Standard, Operational Performance and Treatment Variation (FDS, OP & TV) Programme Board - Patient and Carer Representative
We are seeking two passionate and dedicated Patient and Carer Representatives to join our Programme Board. The Programme Board is dedicated to enhancing cancer services across Greater Manchester (GM) by focusing on the timely diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.

Our primary objectives are: Reducing Time to diagnosis, Achieve National Cancer Targets, Streamlining Referral-to-Treatment Pathways and Improving Patient Experience. As a representative, you will work alongside another representative to ensure that the voices of patients and carers are heard and considered in the board’s decisions. Through these efforts, we seek to ensure that cancer patients in GM receive the best possible care with minimal delays, aligning with the broader national strategy for cancer care excellence.

Role Profile – FDS OP TV

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Virtual
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Experience with Cancer Services in Greater Manchester, Understanding of National Cancer Targets and a Passion for Faster Diagnosis and Best Timed Pathways
Early Diagnosis Programme Board - Patient and Carer Representative
Do you have recent lived experience of cancer, and a passion for and understanding of early diagnosis? You have the opportunity to join our early diagnosis programme board and make a real difference by championing the diverse views of patients and carers.

Earlier and faster diagnosis of cancer is dependent on people understanding and being aware of the early signs and symptoms of cancer, by taking up screening programmes or visiting a healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals must also be aware of and have the tools to hand to ensure a timely referral.

A programme of work has been established on behalf of GM Cancer Alliance and the GM system to support the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan early cancer diagnosis ambition.

For more information about this opportunity, please read the role profile.

 

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 30, 2025
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:No experience required
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Greater Manchester Cancer Conference - Welcome Speaker
We are looking for one Patient and Carer Representative to join our conference host on stage to welcome our delegates to the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference 2025. Our Patient and Carer Representative speakers help us to remind our audience why we keep people affected by cancer at the heart of everything we do.

Our Cancer Conference is back for 2025. Our two-day conference, taking place in central Manchester, will welcome up to 600 delegates each day and also have additional delegates joining us virtually.

Each day, our host will open our conference with a few words. We currently have an opportunity for a Patient and Carer Representative to join our host on day 2 (26th November) to welcome our delegates to the conference. You will be asked to say a few words about why our chosen theme (to be confirmed) is important to you and why we should remember to keep patients at the heart of what we do throughout the conference day.

You will be asked to speak for approximately 3-5 minutes and will take place first thing in the morning, at approximately 9:15am. You will be supported by our host on stage in case of any nerves and the team will help you to decide what you may like to say beforehand. We will ask you to arrive at the venue no later than 08:45 on the day to show you the stage and how your microphone will work.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity or would like more information please contact us through the ‘Enquire About Opportunity’ tab below or email the Cancer Voices email address gmcancer.voices@nhs.net. Please include a few lines about why you would like to be involved.

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:May 31, 2025
Location:In Person
Hours/Commitment:One-off Event/Task
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Comfortable with public speaking on stage
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Join our small communities!
Would you like to use your experience to help improve cancer services across Greater Manchester? Join our small communities!

A small community can be defined as an ‘expert by experience’ focus group, where members share lived experience of a particular cancer type/pathway, and help us to make improvements.

We are looking to expand our small communities to ensure we hear from a diverse range of patient and carer viewpoints, and are particularly interested in those who have been diagnosed or affected by cancer recently.

For more information on small communities, and experience/skills required, please read our terms of reference and our role profile

Opportunity Details

Closing Date:January 31, 2026
Location:Hybrid
Hours/Commitment:Long Term – regular time required over a period of 6 months plus
Experience Required:Some specific experience required
Experience Required:Experience as a patient or carer with a specific cancer type: breast, colorectal, gynaecological, head and neck, lung, oesophago-gastric (OG), skin or urology.