About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Acute Oncology Specialist Nursing Team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. You should have a degree and be committed to undertaking further study to maximise your knowledge and skills, your education and professional development actively supported by both the Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.
You will work closely with partners at regional specialist centres and expected to be a core member of the established Specialist Multi-disciplinary Teams, acting as the patient's advocate and being involved in decision-making.
With a drive for innovation, specialist care and as an integral member of this multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in developing service delivery with the aim of maximising quality, patient experience and cost-effectiveness.
Main duties of the job
As detailed within the JD and Person Specific documented
The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate
Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality
Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.
Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent
Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate
Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality
Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.
Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent
Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Registered General Nurse First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care Recognised Teaching qualification Clinical diagnostics Nurse Prescribing Advanced Communication skills training Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrable Experience within cancer/speciality Evidence of continued professional development IT Literate
Desirable
Previous CNS Experience
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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Wirral University Teaching Hospital - Arrowe Park Site
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)