Job overview
A very exciting and unique opportunity has arisen at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre(BHOC) for a highly motivated, enthusiastic senior nurse to lead the Uro-Oncology CNS team. This is a permanent post for 34hrs per week.
We are looking for a dynamic senior nurse, with proven managerial and leadership skills who is passionate about providing a high standard of care to join the Uro Oncology CNS Team at the BHOC.
The B7 role is responsible for leading the team through the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families throughout their care pathway. The role requires the post holder to work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the Uro Oncology care pathway in both the outpatient and inpatients setting in BHOC. This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinically, personally and professionally, helping to shape the service that we deliver to our patients.
The position is Monday Friday with the option of flexible working considered.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be confident, have excellent clinical skills, knowledge and expertise and understanding of service delivery and its requirements. You will have excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, be flexible and self motivated with experience of planning and delivering service improvement initiatives in the NHS. You will have the ability to foster good working relationship with patients, their families and carers and colleagues within the MDT team.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details on the role requirement and the person specification please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Active 1st level registration with NMC
* Evidence of Masters level study
* Teaching /Mentoring qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Thorough and up to date knowledge within speciality
* Significant relevant clinical experience within speciality area
* Evidence of recent teaching experience
* Experience of undertaking research or audit
* Excellent IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and experience of advanced practice protocols
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Highly effective communication skills -
* Evidence of ability to gain credibility and influence colleagues
* Ability to deal with conflict and distress
* Expert in specific area of practice
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in complex situations
* Ability to lead and influence change
* Implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor
* Ability to support others in distressing and emotional issues
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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