Dementia-Cancer Specialist Adviser

Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer? Could you help individuals to navigate complex pathways whilst maintaining their wellbeing? Do you have experience supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions? Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness: Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement. The Adviser will act as a single named point of contact, helping individuals navigate complex cancer pathways, understand information, participate in decision-making, access support and maintain their wellbeing throughout their cancer journey. The role bridges the gap between dementia support and cancer services, ensuring that people experiencing a dual diagnosis receive coordinated, dementia-aware support that promotes dignity, independence and equitable access to care. We are looking for a person-centred Adviser who: Has experience of supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term ..... full job details .....