Specialist Nurse - Acute Oncology

About

The Trust seeks a Specialist Nurse - Acute Oncology to coordinate and develop specialist acute oncology care, including assessment, triage and management of patients with cancer-related complications or systemic anti-cancer therapy toxicities. The postholder will work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, lead nurse-led clinics, provide specialist advice, and contribute to education, audit, research and service improvement. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration and meet the stated nursing/allied health, clinical skills and specialist experience requirements. Job grade: Band 7. Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year. Terms of service: Permanent. Reference: C9155-MDNM-1026-43. Duty station: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland SR4 7TP, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

Responsibilities

• PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
• To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
• To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
• To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
• To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
• Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
• Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
• To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
• To represent the service nationwide.
• To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
• To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.

Qualifications

• Registered 1st Level Adult Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Clinical skills accreditation.
• Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards N59 / SACT or equivalent.
• Leadership and Management course.
• Qualification in specialty.
• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Able to travel access sites.
• Awareness of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
• Clinical teaching experience.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.