Job overview
Here within the Cancer Nursing Team we are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 6 Urology cancer nurse for 15hrs per week. This will be based at Scarborough Hospital but may be required to travel the hospital footprint.
The role requires a registered nurse who can work autonomously within their scope of practice and of the job description and support the team to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers.
You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for further details. Please ring Team Leader – Carol Popplestone - 01723 385246
We look forward to receiving your application!
You MUST hold a valid UK NMC pin for this role. PRN and non NMC pins cannot be accepted and unfortunately, your application will not be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The principal role of the post holder is to work within a high-quality specialist service to meet the needs of the patient with a urological cancer.
Provide specialist knowledge and information resources for multi-disciplinary staff, colleagues, patients and families. Support the physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients who have diagnosis of a urological cancer.
The post holder along with the rest of the CNS team will work to deliver evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Provide a professional, proactive and sensitive service to cancer patients and their relatives.
Will act as a main point of contact for patients, carers and wider healthcare team to provide (in conjunction with the Cancer Care Coordinator), high quality patient care through proactive identification of needs which require a level of clinical knowledge utilising approved tools and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate with the wider healthcare team acting as a resource to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Be responsible for the coordination of the administrative function within the complex cancer pathways arranging investigations, appointments and Multi-Disciplinary Team discussion in a timely manner to ensure waiting time targets are not breached and patient’s needs are met.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Experience at band 5 or equivalent, with the speciality
9. Experience of undertaking audit and standard setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
11. Understanding of national guidance on Cancer pathways
Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. Registered Nurse (level 1) with NMC pin number - adult
13. Diploma Level education or equivalent
14. Evidence of continued professional development
15. Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable criteria
16. Post registration qualification in the speciality
17. Working towards a degree or equivalent
18. Non-medical prescriber