Job overview
To provide clinical, and professional specialist advice and support to CYP and their families across the Trust in relation to supporting Children and Young people with Oncology treatment needs, working across boundaries as required developing and supporting patient centred, seamless care. To be a visible role model and advocate to CYP and nursing team, develop clinical practice standards across the organisation, assuring the provision of safe, effective and evidence-based care nursing services to Children and Young people within our care.
To be a core member of the Paediatric Specialist nursing team and act as a key resource in relation to specialist Oncology care, support, and improvement. Working with the Lead Nurses for Paediatrics to help lead the implementation of key quality improvement projects, in line with best practice and across children services. Working in partnership with Divisional teams and our multi agency partners within Principal treatment centres, West Midlands CYP Cancer Network, Children’s Community Nursing team alongside the Multidisciplinary Team that surrounds the CYP, to ensure optimum treatment and continuity of care upon discharge.
This role will become full time and is part of succession planning to ensure seamless care for the CYP.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that all patients have their needs assessed, that programs of care are developed to meet these needs and are delivered in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise.
• To monitor and work collaboratively in the review of clinical standards and practice within their clinical area, with particular attention paid to the drive for evidence-based practice.
• Places quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
• Uses specialist knowledge and provides specialist advice to ensure effective continuity of care delivery to patients.
• Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Acts as a Keyworker for a clinical caseload of Paediatric oncology patients with Solid and Brain Tumours, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients and carers.
• Uses advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care, and support.
• Enables patients and their families to access, identify, appraise, and interpret information to facilitate patient choice.
• Provides clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across service boundaries ie with CCN and Hospice teams.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!