Are you an experienced cancer nurse looking to take a new step in your cancer nursing career?
We are looking for a highly knowledgeable and experienced compassionate nurse with at least 5 years experience of working within cancer care and at least 3 years as a band 6 to join our integrated trust.
We are looking for experience within a leadership role and be able to work autonomously in order to lead a small team based in Yeovil. You will also be required to travel to other sites across Somerset as part of your role.
Informal visits/chats always welcome – contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and to develop excellent knowledge base required to work autonomously within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.
To support and develop the patient cancer pathway, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Experienced Band 7 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the Urology Oncology CNS team, in the absence of the Lead Urology Oncology CNS, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Post registration cancer related qualification. See Job description for additional information.
* Please see the attached JD.
Experience
* At least 5 years in cancer care with at least 3 years as a band 6.
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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