Job overview
The Macmillan Acute Oncology Lead Nurse is managerially responsible and accountable to the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse and General Manager of Cancer and Haematology, for the delivery of strategic development, operational and managerial responsibilities within Acute Oncology services across the Trust.
The post holder will lead on the delivery of access, governance and financial targets, ensuring that patient safety and standards of patient care are delivered in line with best practice.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously as an expert nurse, receiving and making direct referrals, assessing, planning and reviewing patients, initiating treatments and prescribing independently
Undertake the comprehensive holistic needs assessment of complex acute oncology care patients, using clinical and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised recommendations, management and treatment plans.
Engage with families and carers of patients, in particular those with complex needs, using advanced communication skills to identify their needs
As an authoritative expert in acute oncology care advise colleagues on complexities and issues relating to the speciality.
Support the education teams to ensure staff have sufficient opportunities to increase knowledge and skills regarding Acute Oncology care
Maintain and develop clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness of intervention working with relevant health and social care professionals, ensuring that a seamless approach to care is maintained.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide leadership for change, strategic development and service improvement within all aspects of Cancer, working closely with all other interdependent teams who are involved in Acute Oncology services.
To provide an excellent standard of care within Acute Oncology working seven days a week.
Manage and oversee the provision of updated training and education for relevant staff involved in the assessment, provision and care of people with Acute Oncology needs.
For further detailed Information please refer to Job Description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
1. First level registered nurse and current NMC registration
2. Masters Degree / post Graduate degree in Oncology
3. Masters Degree / Post- graduate teaching qualification
4. Management or Leadership qualification / course
5. Advanced physical assessment qualification
6. Non- medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
7. Advanced Communications Skills Training
Desirable criteria
8. Evidence of post graduate research activity (publications and currently contributing to speciality research activity)
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Evidence of working as Clinical Nurse Specialist/an advanced practitioner in acute oncology, cancer or another speciality
10. Experience of working across organisational boundaries
11. Experience of leadership in an Acute Oncology setting
12. Experience of line management & employment relation issues