About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a significant investment in its Cancer Services workforce over the last few years. The additional staff will ensure the service is fit for purpose to provide ongoing excellent care and the roll-out of new technologies and services.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to work within the oncology team as a nurse specialist for lung cancer and support the development of the lung surgical pathway. We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team. You will be working closely with the clinical nurse specialists for lung cancer, oncology consultants, surgical teams at Derriford and the team in the Sunrise centre and other colleagues across the Trust. This role plays a pivotal part within this service, including meeting the needs of lung cancer patients receiving anti-cancer therapy and providing seamless holistic care.
Main duties of the job
As a role model for cancer nursing practice, you will develop skills to assess, manage and treat patients, as well as working towards supporting and leading on the introduction of new initiatives and pathways. You will have post-registration experience in oncology / haematology/ palliative care or relevant speciality.
Within this role you will be required to develop the skills of clinical leadership, managing change and have knowledge of managing resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a clam head in a challenging environment.
This is a part time position (22.5 hours per week)
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: South West Clinical School in Cornwall
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration Holds / working toward a first level degree Completion or commitment to undertake relevant extended role competencies Completion or commitment to undertake post registration qualification in Oncology/palliative care or relevant specialty Able to work independenly or as part of a team
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent University qualification in specialty Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification Managerial experience/ leading a team/Nurse in charge experience
Experience Essential
Relevant nursing experience / position within specialty Audit or research experience Teaching and education experience Ability to communicate professionally
Desirable
Involvement in MDT discussion
Practical & Intellectual Skill Essential
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Training Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)