An exciting opportunity has arisen within the RotherhamFoundation Trust for a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6, within theGynaecology Oncology nursing team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated nursewho is passionate about delivering patient focused individualised care forthose on a Gynaecology cancer pathway or living with cancer.
The role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist is fast paced &varied and requires excellent organisational skills with a methodical approachand ability to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will act as an advocate for patients and their care,providing seamless and timely management within the cancer pathway whilstmaintaining high standards. You will provide comprehensive support and provideinformation and results to patients and families following a cancer diagnosis.
This opportunity requires you to be flexible, committed, andself-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You mustbe able to work both independently, as part of a small team, whilst alsosupporting each other in a fast paced environment and the wider MDT.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse working atBand 5 or 6 with a passionate interest in gynaecology Cancer services.
We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass theabove and meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
May consider Job share/part-time/secondment for rightcandidates.
Main duties of the job
The Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialists work incollaboration with the Gynaecology oncology multi-disciplinary team, providingclinical expertise, planning of care and health needs of patients withgynaecological cancer.
* Act as a keyworker for a caseload of patients to provideefficient management and delivery of patient care. Includes organisingdiagnostic investigations, co-ordinating and planning care within the pathwaywhilst working in partnership with local and regional MDT meetings.
* Work autonomously and able to manage complex situationsproviding support and information to patients and families.
* Provide specialist holistic support and treatment whilstco-ordinating services and personalising the cancer pathway.
* You will work within a small team & the wider MDT andtherefore must be able to forge good working relations.
* Act as an advocate for patient care, be able to liaise withmultiple professionals across both TRFT and other hospitals, formulatetreatment plans and communicate these effectively.
* Work independently to run nurse-led clinics to manage thefollow-up pathways of patients.
* Support the Lead CNS in the ongoing development of theservice.
* Participate in audits, gather information and be able toinput this on to various data collection forums and present where needed.
* Influence the development of policies and clinicalguidelines within the Gynaecology cancer speciality.
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall
But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Two years relevant post-registration experience of working within Gynaecology/cancer services
* Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway.
* Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
* Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience
* Relevant post-registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in Gynaecology/ Oncology
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of teaching
* Experience of audit and research
Knowledge
* Awareness of local and national guidelines.
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro rata/per annum
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