AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist. This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of Acute Diagnostic Oncology (ADO) pathways from external trusts by early intervention and support for patients with a new cancer diagnosis. To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in acute oncology and upper GI cancers, acting as a resource for education and training. To provide early input of specialist nursing care to oncology patients.
Main duties of the job Faster and better care of patients presenting with complications from radiotherapy, and systemic anti-cancer treatments (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge). Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to appropriate speciality). Improved access to appropriate oncology and relevant MDT.
Job description This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of ADO/AOS and support for patients with an Upper GI cancer. The post holder will play a key role in running the Acute Oncology Service and monitoring its impact using several key metrics. Triage and assessment of Oncology Patients across Urgent and Emergency Care including SDEC, and patients admitted via UEC. To work autonomously in organising a caseload, ensuring this reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, which involves a high level of clinical decision making, advanced clinical practice and providing consultations for healthcare professionals. To raise awareness among health care staff of the educational needs of clients and family/carers, paying particular attention to the public and personal attitudes to cancer, and how these relate to political, social, economic, and ethical issues.
Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register. Honours degree (Level 3/ Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 6) in health-related subject. Oncology Course. Evidence of Master's level learning or prepared to work towards. Evidence of continued Professional development. Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent. Substantial post-registration experience with significant experience which will have been in the field of cancer. Previous experience in a post involving clinical or managerial responsibility. Experience of teaching and development of teaching materials. Sound knowledge of Oncology aetiology and current treatments. Demonstrates understanding of good practice in patient/customer care.
Desirable Management training course/ leadership course. Master's degree. Advanced Communication Skills Training (Connected). Clinical Examination Skills training OSCE or equivalent. Previous CNS Experience. Experience of audit and research. Knowledge of audit and clinical governance. Teaching skills.
Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Hillingdon NHS Trusts Pield Heath Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist. This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of Acute Diagnostic Oncology (ADO) pathways from external trusts by early intervention and support for patients with a new cancer diagnosis. To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in acute oncology and upper GI cancers, acting as a resource for education and training. To provide early input of specialist nursing care to oncology patients.
Main duties of the job Faster and better care of patients presenting with complications from radiotherapy, and systemic anti-cancer treatments (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge). Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to appropriate speciality). Improved access to appropriate oncology and relevant MDT.
Job description This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of ADO/AOS and support for patients with an Upper GI cancer. The post holder will play a key role in running the Acute Oncology Service and monitoring its impact using several key metrics. Triage and assessment of Oncology Patients across Urgent and Emergency Care including SDEC, and patients admitted via UEC. To work autonomously in organising a caseload, ensuring this reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, which involves a high level of clinical decision making, advanced clinical practice and providing consultations for healthcare professionals. To raise awareness among health care staff of the educational needs of clients and family/carers, paying particular attention to the public and personal attitudes to cancer, and how these relate to political, social, economic, and ethical issues.
Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register. Honours degree (Level 3/ Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 6) in health-related subject. Oncology Course. Evidence of Master's level learning or prepared to work towards. Evidence of continued Professional development. Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent. Substantial post-registration experience with significant experience which will have been in the field of cancer. Previous experience in a post involving clinical or managerial responsibility. Experience of teaching and development of teaching materials. Sound knowledge of Oncology aetiology and current treatments. Demonstrates understanding of good practice in patient/customer care.
Desirable Management training course/ leadership course. Master's degree. Advanced Communication Skills Training (Connected). Clinical Examination Skills training OSCE or equivalent. Previous CNS Experience. Experience of audit and research. Knowledge of audit and clinical governance. Teaching skills.
Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Hillingdon NHS Trusts Pield Heath Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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