An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist has become available within our Gynae Oncology Specialist Nursing team. This is a permanent position for 26 hours per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who has excellent interpersonal skills to join our growing Clinical Nurse Specialist service.
The successful candidate will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care to ensure continuity of care, providing support for patients undergoing investigations or treatment for suspected or confirmed gynaecological malignancies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrate advanced communication skills (completion of or recognition through an advanced communication skills course).
2. Communicate effectively with patients, recognizing barriers to understanding, to provide and receive complex, sensitive, and emotive information.
3. Take responsibility for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in conjunction with the Gynae Oncology Consultant, using analytical judgment and theoretical knowledge to initiate appropriate care.
4. Act as the keyworker for patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancers, providing specialist advice and support from diagnosis through treatment.
5. Advocate for patients, helping navigate their journey and ensuring optimal care.
6. Provide telephone support, discuss symptoms, and advise on management to prevent unnecessary admissions.
7. Maintain a flexible approach to patient care, adapting to changing needs throughout the cancer pathway, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality, safe care in an environment our staff are proud to work in. Our vision is "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," guided by our core values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted. If you're ready to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and make a difference!
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