Overview
Nurse/Clinical Practitioner – Acute Oncology – East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Practitioner to join our passionate and forward-thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance. The team works collaboratively across the trust as part of the multi-disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams. Our current goals include enhancing the immunotherapy toxicity service and providing more Acute Oncology fast-track clinics. This position is cross-site; the post holder will have a designated base at either EDGH or Conquest Hospital.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well as part of the immediate and larger teams, participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient. You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions. You will support the lead Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner in planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures, utilising the most effective resources. The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms related to their treatment or cancer, and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.
Benefits
* Staff development, NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
* Free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme and onsite parking from £50 a year.
How to apply / contact
Submit your application today. For informal visits contact: Elaine Crosby-Jones, Lead Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner; Email: elaine.crosby-jones@nhs.net; Telephone: 0300 131 4500
Seniority level
* Entry level
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process; we encourage applicants to complete their applications thoughtfully to reflect their true skills, experiences and motivations.
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