You should be a Registered Nurse with experience in a senior nursing role, educated to/working towards MSc level and have a sound knowledge of cancer, its treatments and side effects. You will be expected to take an active part in audit and complete an annual patient survey. The post holder will establish close links with local and regional cancer services and act as a core member of the TYA MDT. By working with the TYA team and Site-Specific Teams you will promote a cohesive approach to developing TYA care within the region, in line with NHS service specification.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their alignment to the Trust Values and Professional Leadership Behaviours and an ongoing commitment to continuously improving the quality of the service that is delivered in addition to monitoring and maintaining standards of care. You will need to be creative, highly motivated, and willing to develop this service. You should also possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Anyone invited to interview will be interviewed by a professional panel and a patient panel. We are committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives; we work very closely with Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer.
Ability and willingness to travel is essential. If you are excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in the relevant area of practice.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their alignment to the Trust Values and Professional Leadership Behaviours and an ongoing commitment to continuously improving the quality of the service that is delivered in addition to monitoring and maintaining standards of care. You will need to be creative, highly motivated, and willing to develop this service. You should also possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Anyone invited to interview will be interviewed by a professional panel and a patient panel. We are committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives; we work very closely with Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer.
Ability and willingness to travel is essential. If you are excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in the relevant area of practice.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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