Immunotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work
Up to £55,000.00 per annum depending on skills and experience
37.5 hours per week
Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As an Immunotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) providing expert care, advice, and support to patients and their families/carers undergoing immunotherapy treatment. This specialist role involves developing and delivering a coordinated immunotherapy service, acting as a key worker, and educating other healthcare professionals. The CNS also contributes to research, service development, and policy within the immunotherapy field.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical Expertise:
Providing expert care, advice, and support to patients and their families throughout their immunotherapy journey. This includes managing treatment-related side effects, monitoring patient progress, and making independent management decisions.
* Education and Training:
Acting as a resource for other healthcare professionals, providing education and training on immunotherapy and its management. This may involve developing educational materials and delivering training sessions.
* Service Development:
Contributing to the development and improvement of the immunotherapy service, including implementing new protocols and pathways of care.
* Audit:
Participating in audit activities to advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes in immunotherapy.
* Collaboration:
Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
* Advanced Practice:
Utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex needs related to immunotherapy.
* Advocacy:
Advocating for patients receiving immunotherapy, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Registered Nurse with relevant experience in oncology or a related field.
* Advanced practice qualifications, such as a degree in nursing with a specialization in oncology or a related area.
* Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of immunotherapy treatments, side effects, and management strategies.
* Experience in developing and delivering educational programs.
* audit skills.
* Non-medical prescribing qualifications (may be required).
In essence, the Immunotherapy CNS is a vital member of the healthcare team, playing a crucial role in optimizing patient outcomes and advancing the field of immunotherapy through clinical expertise, education, and research.
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Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking
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