Senior Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
You will join our Clinical Nurse Specialist team, co‑ordinating the care of patients throughout their whole life as well as supporting the clinical and research activities of the team. The post‑holder will play an active part in developing the service, supporting and preparing for Peer Review, and ensuring that it is patient‑centred, safe, efficient.
You will demonstrate wide and in‑depth experience of all aspects of Oncology, exercising clinical leadership and effective education within their sphere of practice.
You will also operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice, providing research‑based expert care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively, making the most of available time.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
* To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and external to the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing cancer patients.
* To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within the divisional guidelines.
* To ensure that patients are seen within the recommended time scales and targets where these are in place.
* To utilise specialist, skills, underpinned by in‑depth theoretical knowledge, to facilitate the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised programmes of care for cancer patients presenting with a specialist condition and to evaluate their programmes of care.
* To undertake initial and continuing assessment of cancer patients.
* To undertake clinical procedures including cannulation, venepuncture, administration of cytotoxics/biological therapies and other procedures as required.
* To respond to telephone enquiries and assess patients via telephone communication to co‑ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patient’s clinical condition, including the operation of an emergency telephone helpline for patients receiving Oncology treatments.
* To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given.
* To perform clinical assessment, clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct Trust protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the advanced Nurse role.
* To assimilate and communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and emotive information regarding patient diagnosis and prognosis, ensuring that patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team understand and accept the reasons for treatment (or non‑treatment) plans.
* To offer and provide specialist advice through advanced listening and counselling skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC register
* Appropriate Degree
Experience
* Extensive post‑registration experience and significant experience in Oncology
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills relevant to the role e.g. venepuncture, cannulation and administration of chemotherapy
* Management experience at Band 6 or above
Skills
* Demonstrable leadership skills
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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