About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance.
The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.
Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.
This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients while promoting the acute oncology service. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.
To support the lead acute oncology nurse practitioner in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Level 1 Registration Educated to degree level Mentorship Supplementary prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake) Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
Nurse Independent Prescriber
Experience Essential
Minimum of three years post-registration experience Experience of venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
Two years in Oncology at band 6 or above Previous experience in taking part in research and audit Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related speciality Experience of administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies
Skills Essential
Ability to deal with stressful situations Expert in nurse led practice Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills Excellent teaching and training skills Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality Teaching skills
Desirable
Reporting writing and presentation skills Excellent managerial & leadership
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.
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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 Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Cross Site -Conquest base
The Ridge
St Leonards
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)