Acute Oncology/CUP and MUO Cancer Nurse Specialist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to lead the evolving Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Oncology team. The team works in collaboration with the acute inpatient, Emergency Medicine, Specialised Palliative Care, and site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist teams across STH to ensure that patients presenting acutely unwell with a known or unknown cancer diagnosis or a cancer treatment related problem are managed safely. The Acute Oncology CNS team offers specialist advice and support to the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of the complications of treatment or disease for our patients during periods of acute, often complex presentation. If you are an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to motivate, influence others, work independently, and as part of a specialist team, with a specific interest in cancer; this could be the role for you! We are looking for an extremely motivated, confident, flexible, and passionate individual with excellent communication and leadership skills who has experience/knowledge in oncology or working with oncology patients, to join the Acute Oncology team. Main duties of the job
To lead the team to provide safe expert care for patients presenting acutely unwell with a known or unknown cancer diagnosis or a cancer treatment related problem. To work as an autonomous practitioner to accept and prioritise referrals to the service, organising workload, supporting other team members whilst adhering to established clinical protocols and guidelines to assess and diagnose specific AO problems. To provide ongoing support to medical and other health care professionals involved in the patient's management including participating in the AO MDT's presenting patient cases and following up outcomes. To act as a resource in the assessment and recognition of patient's individual physical and psychological needs and offer holistic support to patients, families, carers, and colleagues as required. To use relevant specialist training, expertise & knowledge in cancer care and nursing, to provide patients with the necessary information and advice to help them make informed choices. Providing support to patients and their families and referring to other agencies / Health Care Professionals / MDT's as appropriate to optimise the delivery of holistic care. This includes liaison with the patients GP / Primary Care services as required. To attend Malignancy of Unknown Origin/ Cancer of Unknown Primary MDT and clinic to provide support and information for patients; undertaking formal holistic needs assessments at key stages of the patient's pathway. About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse and current NMC registration Recognised oncology qualification Advanced communication certificate To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Evidence of post-registration academic development Evidence of master's level learning Leadership skills course extensive management experience with HR issues APACS Non-medical Prescribing Level 2 Psychology training Experience
Substantial post-registered experience in oncology Excellent organisational and communication skills. Evidence of a flexible approach to service development. Ability to manage change effectively. Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of cancer pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this Skills and Knowledge
Expert knowledge and understanding of oncology and SACT treatments and side-effects Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice Ability to lead and influence change across professional groups An understanding of resource management Ability to consult and liaise with a range of professionals Evidence of autonomous practice and running nurse led clinics Knowledge of current national cancer strategy and how it impacts local service provision Personal Qualities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including specialist skills to communicate with staff/patients in relation to complex and sensitive issues Demonstrates high motivational skills Non-judgemental and able to adapt different working environments, working across multiple sites Strategic thinking Excellent leadership skills Excellent organisational skills Motivational team worker Demonstrates and role models Trust values and behaviours 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. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata for part-time staff
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to lead the evolving Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Oncology team. The team works in collaboration with the acute inpatient, Emergency Medicine, Specialised Palliative Care, and site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist teams across STH to ensure that patients presenting acutely unwell with a known or unknown cancer diagnosis or a cancer treatment related problem are managed safely. The Acute Oncology CNS team offers specialist advice and support to the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of the complications of treatment or disease for our patients during periods of acute, often complex presentation. If you are an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to motivate, influence others, work independently, and as part of a specialist team, with a specific interest in cancer; this could be the role for you! We are looking for an extremely motivated, confident, flexible, and passionate individual with excellent communication and leadership skills who has experience/knowledge in oncology or working with oncology patients, to join the Acute Oncology team. Main duties of the job
To lead the team to provide safe expert care for patients presenting acutely unwell with a known or unknown cancer diagnosis or a cancer treatment related problem. To work as an autonomous practitioner to accept and prioritise referrals to the service, organising workload, supporting other team members whilst adhering to established clinical protocols and guidelines to assess and diagnose specific AO problems. To provide ongoing support to medical and other health care professionals involved in the patient's management including participating in the AO MDT's presenting patient cases and following up outcomes. To act as a resource in the assessment and recognition of patient's individual physical and psychological needs and offer holistic support to patients, families, carers, and colleagues as required. To use relevant specialist training, expertise & knowledge in cancer care and nursing, to provide patients with the necessary information and advice to help them make informed choices. Providing support to patients and their families and referring to other agencies / Health Care Professionals / MDT's as appropriate to optimise the delivery of holistic care. This includes liaison with the patients GP / Primary Care services as required. To attend Malignancy of Unknown Origin/ Cancer of Unknown Primary MDT and clinic to provide support and information for patients; undertaking formal holistic needs assessments at key stages of the patient's pathway. About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse and current NMC registration Recognised oncology qualification Advanced communication certificate To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Evidence of post-registration academic development Evidence of master's level learning Leadership skills course extensive management experience with HR issues APACS Non-medical Prescribing Level 2 Psychology training Experience
Substantial post-registered experience in oncology Excellent organisational and communication skills. Evidence of a flexible approach to service development. Ability to manage change effectively. Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of cancer pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this Skills and Knowledge
Expert knowledge and understanding of oncology and SACT treatments and side-effects Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice Ability to lead and influence change across professional groups An understanding of resource management Ability to consult and liaise with a range of professionals Evidence of autonomous practice and running nurse led clinics Knowledge of current national cancer strategy and how it impacts local service provision Personal Qualities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including specialist skills to communicate with staff/patients in relation to complex and sensitive issues Demonstrates high motivational skills Non-judgemental and able to adapt different working environments, working across multiple sites Strategic thinking Excellent leadership skills Excellent organisational skills Motivational team worker Demonstrates and role models Trust values and behaviours 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. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata for part-time staff
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