About this role
Job summary
The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patient's health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.
Main duties of the job
The UGI Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in UGI care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.
About us
The UGI Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The UGI Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.
The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.
Why Work With Us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
For the full details of the UGI Cancer CNS role please refer to the JD and PS attached
Person Specification
application form and interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc Hons in relevant subject area
- Evidence of CPD
- Minimum 3 years post qualified experience
Desirable
- Cancer Nursing experience
- Level 2 communication
- Advanced Communication skills
- Evidence and experience of previous CNS role
- Gastrointestinal nursing experience
- Knowledge of/using ACCEND
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ27AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)