About this role
Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the HPB & NET team. The position is part time 32.5 hours per week. Work pattern to be negotiated.The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with HPB cancer & NETs. Together with the established HPB & NET team and multi-disciplinary team, the Associate CNS will aim to deliver an enhanced patient experience. The Associate CNS will work within the busy and dynamic HPB & NET team. Most patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients to appropriate services, providing advice, support and symptom management is a fundamental aspect of the CNS role. They will be line-managed and work in conjunction with the Band 7 HPB & NET Clinical Nurse Specialist providing cover for all medical oncology patients with a HPB cancer & NETs.The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist support and advice to patients with HPB cancers and NETs and act as their keyworker. You will oversee and co-ordinate care, to deliver a supportive nursing service for patients and their families receiving treatment at The Christie. You will be responsible for delivering specialist CNS cancer care across organisational, professional, and geographical boundaries both autonomously and as part of a dedicated team.
We welcome you to contact us for an informal chat about this opportunity.Please contact Natalie Barratt [email protected], Kelly Farrell [email protected], Katie Doohan Doohan [email protected] and Christina Nuttall [email protected] for further information. Or by telephone on 0161 4468099 or 0161- 9187965
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Outline of Functions
To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals.
To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals.
To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs.
To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice.
Clinical duties
1. To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs.
2. In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers.
3. Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics.
4. To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate.
5. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
6. When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care.
7. To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
8. To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents.
9. To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience.
Professional/Clinical Leadership.
1. To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues.
2. Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs.
3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate.
4. Provide written evidence of service development and performance.
5. Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care.
6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice.
7. Attend and participate in the CNS Forum.
Education and Development.
1. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio.
2. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training.
3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days.
4. Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
5. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers.
Research and Audit
1. To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network.
2. To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care.
3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change.
RISK MANAGEMENT
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT
As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY
As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment.
All Information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation.
TRUST POLICIES
The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered general nurse (RGN). Degree or Diploma in nursing studies.
Desirable
Palliative Care Certificate. Counselling certificate. Advanced communication skills certificate. Post registration qualification in oncology. Non-Medical Prescriber.
Experience Essential
Experience post registration, including oncology experience.
Desirable
HPB and NET experience. CNS experience. Leadership/change management experience. Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs.
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills. Able to work autonomously and within a team. Aware of limitations. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting. Good organisational/prioritising skills
Desirable
Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET specialty. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Values Essential
Make a difference Act with kindness Connect with people
Other Essential
Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Christie NHS FT
Address Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)