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Job Overview
We are excited to advertise two vacancies for the gynae‑oncology cancer team. Both positions are to cover maternity. One role will start as soon as possible, and the second role will start in July. The Cancer Specialist Nurse is pivotal in providing outstanding patient care from the referral to our services through the diagnostic process and further referral onwards to the cancer services in Bristol. The Band 6 specialist nurse will deliver individualized patient‑centered care with a strong focus on effective communication and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
This role will suit a knowledgeable and skilled nurse, ideally with gynaecology care experience who is interested in developing cancer knowledge and skills. Throughout this role you will work alongside the Lead Gynae Oncology Consultants, Lead Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist and other Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
On appointment the post holder will provide complex advice, support and information through diagnosis and referral to the cancer centre. In conjunction the post holder will assess and support the holistic needs of the patient, including planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating evidence‑based care. Whilst supporting the patients’ psychological needs. The post holder will have the ability to see the whole person and will bridge between medical science and the art of caring, providing health promotion advice, education, counselling, assessment, diagnosis, and referral all with the patient at the centre.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state‑of‑the‑art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk for more information.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Experience in Gynaecology
* Experience as clinical nurse specialist
* Working in a multi‑disciplinary and cross agency work environment
Desirable criteria
* To have or willing to work towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
* Psychology training
* Advanced Communication
* Desire to part take in service development
Knowledge/Skills/Attributes
Essential criteria
* Automonous and team working skills
* Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
* Communication and people skills
* Experience in escalation of concerns.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Compassionate
* Dynamic and motivated
* Empathetic
* Great communication and people skills
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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