Job Overview The post holder will play a key role in the delivery on cancer services throughout the Trust. To give advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills, and experience. To work alongside other clinical colleagues to ensure quality of care to the patients is maximised. The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. Main duties of the job The role of the Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care can be complex and varied, involving interventions and communication with multiple health care professionals across primary and secondary care and other private and charitable organisations. The Nurse specialist role improves the quality and experience of care for patients, reinforces patient safety, demonstrates leadership, and can increase productivity and efficiency (Macmillan 2013). This post is part time. The working days required due to service demand are Tuesday - Friday 9-5pm. The occasional weekend or evening may be required. Cross site working is also required. Working for our organisation The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision Is To Deliver 5 Star Patient Care CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate SAFETY that is of the highest standards COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients Our Achievements Include Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities KEY DUTIES Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care. Provide specialist advice and clinical practice. Provide specialist education and training to others including ward staff. Work collaboratively and co-operatively to support clinical colleagues to develop services and high quality of care delivered. Support the Band 7/8 to lead the development of clinical services within the specialist field. Triage referrals to Skin CNS team Manage an agreed patient caseload, when the diagnosis of skin cancer has been made Order investigations per protocol act upon results following discussion with senior colleagues. Identify, assess, and triage patients ensuring smooth transition to other services as appropriate. As required undertake procedures. Undertake Holistic Needs Assessment, develop comprehensive care plans, with measurable outcomes, including advice or education to other clinical staff and care givers. Ensure the involvement of patients, cares and relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Act as a practitioner with supervision, exercising judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. Support senior team with compliance with any specific regulations for example: Quality Surveillance Programme, drug administration, record keeping and data collection within own area of work. Adhere to protocols for nurse led clinics, ensuring that outcomes are evaluated, and activity monitored. Support the senior nurses to lead on the development of integrated care with primary and secondary care clinicians as required and other agencies involved with care delivery. Ensure appropriate services are put in place to support management of condition at home, supported by the multidisciplinary team as required. The post holder will abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and promote and maintain standards of professional practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) Code and Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Responsibility to develop and deliver ‘Living with and beyond cancer’ patient support service. Responsibility to develop and deliver the Recovery package ‘as per NHS England requirements. Provide specialist telephone advice. Key worker role. Clinical & Professional Responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. Perform clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/ or treatment. Collect, collate, evaluate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers/ relatives in the planning and delivery of care and the development of services. Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/ review and co-ordination of treatment pathway as required. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services. Contribute to the health and promotion agenda with the local health economy. Attend Clinical Supervision sessions. Attend Trust / Network meetings in the absence of senior staff. Administrative Responsibilities Administration supporting direct patient care/MDT preparation/follow up. Dictating and signing letters Requesting appointments for patients Processing Clinical Outcome sheets Updating Somerset Cancer Registry Report Writing Presentations Macmillan Service Reviews Address issues raised by remote follow up clinic service. Patient experience assessment/improvement advocates Teaching & Training Responsibilities Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified needs. Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses, medical staff, AHP’s, patients and carers and participate in curriculum development where appropriate. Address specific health targets e.g., CHI, NICE Guidance, NSF related to own are of practice through education. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regarding mandatory training and PREP requirements. Line Management/Supervisory Responsibilities Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients, and carers/relatives. Evaluate service delivery against key performance targets, National Quality Measures, identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make suggestions regarding supplies and equipment. Collect, collate, and report activity data to key stakeholders, producing regular formal reports. RESEARCH & AUDIT Identify need for, participate and undertake, research, clinical audit, benchmarking, and equipment trials, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care. Disseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication. Comply with policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to own area of work. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement. Promote people’s equality, diversity, and rights. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NMC registration on Part 1 of the Register Speciality Related Course (ENB) or equivalent Significant post registration experience Worked within speciality specific or cancer related area patient) Willing to undertake Dermoscopy Training Willing to undertake Clinical Examination /- Clinical diagnostics. Desirable criteria Continued professional development at degree or MSC level Communication skills training (Example Advanced Comms) Knowledge & Skills Essential criteria Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of Melanoma Experience of caring for patients with melanoma Time management and organisational skills Demonstrates an understanding of the National agenda for cancer, knowledge of quality standards, NICE Guidance, CQC Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research IT skills Understanding of Macmillan priorities and role of Macmillan as a partner organisation Willing to undertake nurse led follow up clinics Desirable criteria Experience in developing clinical pathways and / or protocols Conducted and evaluate patient experience surveys Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience line managing Qualities & Attributes Essential Criteria Flexible approach to work/evenings and weekends may be required Will to work both autonomously and as part of an MDT to deliver high quality clinical care Other Essential criteria Car owner/supported driver All Clinical Nurse Specialists will be required to revalidate to maintain their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)