The Acute Oncology (AOS) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the Royal Free London will work collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver a comprehensive acute oncology service.
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing advice and support for patients with an actual diagnosis of cancer or when cancer is initially suspected, from their period of investigation, diagnosis, treatment and possible transition into palliative care. They will assess oncology patients both in the emergency department and in our acute oncology assessment unit.
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The post holder will be required to work with clinical, operational, information, and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust. The postholder will be based at Barnet Hospital but is expected to cross cover at the Royal Free Hospital when required.
Responsibilities include: Consider appointing a SACT trained nurse into this post at band 6 and provide training and development. Support team working and collaboration within the Acute Oncology team and the wider team across the Royal Free and Barnet hospital. Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of Acute Oncology. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research-based and which enhance the quality of patient care. Review and assess patients daily who are attending ED and those who are admitted to inpatient wards. Support ED to ensure that patients with suspected neutropenia have antibiotics within the door to needle time and audit this on a regular basis. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area to multidisciplinary groups. Act as the key worker for the suspected CUP patients and coordinate their investigations and information needs to ensure a smooth pathway, remaining as their CNS throughout the disease trajectory. Respond to National Cancer patient survey and adapt the service accordingly to ensure that CUP patients feel supported. Lead and facilitate audit in line with national Acute Oncology requirements. Ensure the quality of the Acute Oncology service, CUP service, and MSCC service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice. Equality and Diversity
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual’s ability to meet the requirements for the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry Guile Job title: Consultant Nurse Oncology/ SACT Email address: kerry.guile1@nhs.net Telephone number: 02077940500
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The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing advice and support for patients with an actual diagnosis of cancer or when cancer is initially suspected, from their period of investigation, diagnosis, treatment and possible transition into palliative care. They will assess oncology patients both in the emergency department and in our acute oncology assessment unit.
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The post holder will be required to work with clinical, operational, information, and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust. The postholder will be based at Barnet Hospital but is expected to cross cover at the Royal Free Hospital when required.
Responsibilities include: Consider appointing a SACT trained nurse into this post at band 6 and provide training and development. Support team working and collaboration within the Acute Oncology team and the wider team across the Royal Free and Barnet hospital. Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of Acute Oncology. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research-based and which enhance the quality of patient care. Review and assess patients daily who are attending ED and those who are admitted to inpatient wards. Support ED to ensure that patients with suspected neutropenia have antibiotics within the door to needle time and audit this on a regular basis. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area to multidisciplinary groups. Act as the key worker for the suspected CUP patients and coordinate their investigations and information needs to ensure a smooth pathway, remaining as their CNS throughout the disease trajectory. Respond to National Cancer patient survey and adapt the service accordingly to ensure that CUP patients feel supported. Lead and facilitate audit in line with national Acute Oncology requirements. Ensure the quality of the Acute Oncology service, CUP service, and MSCC service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice. Equality and Diversity
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual’s ability to meet the requirements for the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry Guile Job title: Consultant Nurse Oncology/ SACT Email address: kerry.guile1@nhs.net Telephone number: 02077940500
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