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Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AFC: Band 7
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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and dynamic nurse to join the Urology Team at East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust
We are looking for an experienced nurse who has knowledge and experience in cancer/Urology nursing.
As an Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will deliver a high quality specialist nursing service to our patients with suspected urology cancer or confirmed cancer diagnosis. The role will provide a high standard of care, including supporting patients and families with bad news, providing information on treatment options, to be able to advocate for the patient and family, and support symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will also undertake Nurse-led clinics to support patients in surveillance.
You will work closely with a variety of health care professionals and the management team, you will be a valued member of the team and you will have input in developing the cancer for urology cancer patients.
This is a challenging and demanding role and requires a proactive, self-motivated, dedicated person who is capable of understanding complex care pathways across multiple agencies and services to ensure the highest quality of care and service delivery for our patients.
Please note, this is a band 7 position however will consider developmental band 6 if the candidate does not meet the full person specification.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- The post provides a Clinical Specialist Nurse Service for patients with a urology cancer (Bladder, Renal, Prostate, Testis or Penile). The post holder will provide expert care, advice and support to both patients and their families undergoing treatment or surveillance on an in-patient, out-patient and community basis and will act as a resource for other staff
- The main emphasis of this role is to support and advise new patients and their families and carers at the time of diagnosis, and beyond and to develop follow up services for patients with a urology cancer including nurse-led clinics.
- To comply with clinical governance guidelines the post holder will identify gaps in current service provision and streamline patients’ pathways through a structured programme of consultation with Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team including relevant user groups.
- Ensure effective collaborative working alongside members of the Multidisciplinary team including Oncology and Palliative care teams
- Be aware and up to date with current methods of treatment and current research, new clinical practices, procedures and facilitate care at a clinical level
- To provide education, advice and support for the health care team, to facilitate continuity of care throughout the patients' journey.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Manyleb y person
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant post registration experience with proven experience in cancer and/or urology
- Evidence of participation in audit, service development and implementation of change
- Evidence of teaching and supporting professional development of others within the clinical environment
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of management and leadership responsibly, such as line management
- Evidence of participation in the cancer Quality Surveillance programme (peer review)
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional Registration with NMC
- Possesses an MSc in cancer specialist/ related health care area or has evidence of qualifications at this level or willing to work towards this
Meini prawf dymunol
- Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession /role.
- Leadership/management course
- Level 2 psychological support training
- Evidence of achievement of Fundamentals of Cancer Care learning outcomes or equivalent
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge within urology and/or Cancer
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in urology.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
- Knowledge of infection control issues
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice.
- Good understanding of the strategic aims for cancer
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in patient management
- Strong leadership skills
- Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and can work to deadlines.
- Computer skills (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per protocols and for clinical communication and data entry).
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to write reports for senior management
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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Julie Reynolds
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07704777386
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