Overview
An experienced Uro-Oncology Nurse (Band 6 or 7) is sought to join the team to provide support, patient education and advice to patients with prostate cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. This part-time role will predominantly be based at our Sutton site; cross-site cover at Chelsea or other sites may be required. The post holder will provide nursing support and advice for patients, wards and colleagues, with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, prioritisation and the ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
* To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
* To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
* To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
* To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
* To provide informal and formal teaching for patients, staff and carers as relevant, e.g. academic courses provided by The School. To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease, including support, education and counselling on treatment-related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
* In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Lead CNS, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and regularly review them following changes/implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
* To sustain a high quality specialist service for patients suffering from side effects of cancer treatments.
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world and to contribute to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff across nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals—Chelsea and Sutton—and a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day and are committed to excellence. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working requests from point of hire are welcomed to support work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can contribute to our ongoing achievements.
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