Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months
The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is focused on the continual improvement of services and the development of partnerships with partners in health and social care.
The Urology Directorate at NNUH are seeking a band 7 Oncology Nurse Specialist to work within the urology team and assist in the provision of high-quality care for people with suspected or proven cancer of the prostate. The right candidate will work within an experienced and supportive team of Specialist Nurses, assist with the prostate cancer pathway from triage through to diagnosis.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and positive nurse who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and compassion, to join us and work collaboratively across teams. They should have a depth of experience of either Urology or Oncology nursing. Full training and support will be provided to the right candidate.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
A key element of the role is triaging all GP referrals for suspected prostate cancer ensuring patients are provided with the information they require regarding investigation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and ensuring that when changes occur, they are kept fully updated in a timely manner.
1. To be a lead Nurse Specialist for patients newly referred with a suspicion of prostate cancer.
2. Use expert knowledge of prostate cancer to facilitate the prostate cancer pathway from new referral through diagnostic investigation and results. To help patients achieve the 62 day cancer pathway.
3. To act as a liaison between primary care and the urology department
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
4. Flexible working hours
5. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
6. Multi Faith prayer room
7. Discounted gym memberships
8. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
9. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
10. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
11. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
12. On-site Nursery
13. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
14. Support in career development
15. Flexible staff bank
16. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
17. To triage all new suspected prostate cancer referrals. Develop a nurse telephone clinic with the aim of ensuring all appropriate investigations are complete prior to the patients first attendance in the outpatient clinic, to include, PSA, repeat PSA, urinalysis, MSU, mpMRI, bone scan and CT as indicated
18. To provide feedback to primary care if referrals need to be redirected or additional information is required
19. To provide a referral helpline for primary care
20. To provide nurse led assessment of patients with suspected Prostate Cancers. This will include physical examination, assessment and investigation of symptoms, interpretation of results and referral for further investigation
21. To participate in the suspected Prostate Cancer Outpatient Clinic (2wwPSA Clinic) and develop Nurse Led Clinics
22. To aid in the development of the service to reflect the needs of the patient group and to identify areas where change in practice could provide benefit to patients
23. To provide accurate information to the Directorate Operational Manager to ensure the Trust are keeping within the targets for the treatment of Prostate Cancers as required by the NHS Cancer Plan
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
24. RGN on appropriate part of the NMC Register
25. Degree in Nursing or other health related subject
26. Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent
Experience
Essential
27. Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience - must be Urology
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
28. Possess specialist knowledge relating to Cancer Care
29. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
30. Ability to work autonomously and manage a workload
31. Ability to work within a team
32. Ability to manage own time
33. Ability to work under pressure
34. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence