About this role
Job summary
subject to job matching
Are you an experienced RGN with a minimum of five years post registration experience with a high level of expertise in Gynaecology. If so you may be the person we are looking for to join our team. The post is permanent Band 7.
East Cheshire NHS Trust is committed to providing high standard and equitable services for cancer patients in primary, secondary care. The successful applicant will be working within a Multidisciplinary team in providing care to patients on at every stage of their disease trajectory from pre-diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. You will part of an extended, cohesive team consisting of Consultants in Gynaecology, Oncology, Chemotherapy, and Specialist Nurses.
You should be willing to undertake further study to Masters level and have excellent examination and communication skills. Desirable qualifications include level II/III Oncology Nursing study and relevant teaching experience.
Hours per week: 15
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a specialist nursing service in the hospital for those patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of gynaecological cancer. The post holder will additionally support patients undergoing treatment and provide a service to facilitate and maintain an optimum quality of life for both patients and their relatives. In doing this the post holder will work within the policies of East Cheshire NHS Trust and the guidance provided by the National service Frameworks and other guidelines to ensure that a high standard of patient care is provided.
Professional
- To provide support to patients and their families from the notification of a diagnosis of cancer onwards.
- To assist in the provision of physical, psychological and social care to this patient group by using analytical and judgement skills to interpret/develop a problem solving approach.
- To provide support and information to patients to enable them to make informed decisions regarding treatment and care.
Clinical
- Supports the planning and development of clinical protocols for specialist area.
- Works autonomously to manage his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team without direct medical supervision.
- Enables patient choice and involvement and initiates appropriate action.
- Coordinates and develops patient care pathway and liaises across organisational boundaries
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN/RSCN
- Nursing Degree
- Evidence of Masters level education or working towards
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification or working towards
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Non medical prescriber
- Communication/ counselling skills training
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication/listening skills
- Facilitative, supportive working style
- Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritise activities
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to lead and influence colleagues on the wards and in the community
- Able to make appropriate decisions
- Committed to developing individual staff and teams
- Clinical examination and diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in oncology
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Experience of implementing change
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Able to cope with pressure
- Supportive to colleagues
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Commitment to further clinical development
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS England
- Knowledge of Organisational Clinical Governance
Further Information
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
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
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)