Client:
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
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cb98f3438703 Job Views:
6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary An exciting opportunity to be part of an established, highly functioning, specialist OG cancer nursing team. The aim of this post is to provide comprehensive, highly specialised assessment, care, advice and support to patients with suspected or confirmed UGI cancer and their families. Act as a key worker and liaise with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for patients. Main duties of the job To be part of the delivery of cancer diagnosis/ treatment/ living with and beyond cancer/ survivorship and support to cancer patients and their families. Ensuring compliance with all national cancer standards (COSD). Providing nurse led telephone clinics at all points of the cancer pathway. Provide cover for the primary cancer diagnosis clinic in the absence of the band 8a/ lead. Provide HNA for all cancer patients and be an active member of the OG cancer support group. Act as a senior expert nurse to promote the service/ an educator and mentor of more junior staff. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. Job responsibilities Ensure excellent communication channels with the OG CNS Lead/ manager. Provide support to more junior OG nursing team colleagues. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Participate in the delivery of the established OG telephone support service/ clinic to patients. Ensure that OG cancer information is available and provide specific advice and support to patients. Contribute to patient involvement in the development of services. Keep up to date with professional issues and the National cancer agenda. Person Specification Essential NMC Registration RGN 5 years post registration experience Experience in OG cancer services Desirable Relevant Masters qualification Level 7/8 Health assessment qualification
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