We have a really exciting opportunity for you to join our Oncology Service as an
Oncology Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist
with a focus on
Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment (SACT)
- this is a newly created role.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward-thinking nurse, who is passionate about Cancer Nursing. You should have extensive experience in oncology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisational skills. You will take pride in your responsibility for the quality of care in your clinical area and provide sound clinical and professional leadership to your multi-disciplinary team. The Service aims to deliver and sustain the highest standards of care, quality, safety and dignity for all of our patients.
The post will be based at the University Hospitals site; however, there may be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics.
If you are a very skilled, caring and compassionate nurse then we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.
Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place in the week commencing 27/01/2025.
Responsibilities: To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). Participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow-up. Make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met. Develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships. Provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives and carers in relation to a head and neck cancer diagnosis with a focus on SACT. Provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations. Be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Develop nurse-led clinics and undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT. Ensure that patients' holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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Oncology Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist
with a focus on
Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment (SACT)
- this is a newly created role.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward-thinking nurse, who is passionate about Cancer Nursing. You should have extensive experience in oncology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisational skills. You will take pride in your responsibility for the quality of care in your clinical area and provide sound clinical and professional leadership to your multi-disciplinary team. The Service aims to deliver and sustain the highest standards of care, quality, safety and dignity for all of our patients.
The post will be based at the University Hospitals site; however, there may be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics.
If you are a very skilled, caring and compassionate nurse then we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.
Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place in the week commencing 27/01/2025.
Responsibilities: To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). Participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow-up. Make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met. Develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships. Provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives and carers in relation to a head and neck cancer diagnosis with a focus on SACT. Provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations. Be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Develop nurse-led clinics and undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT. Ensure that patients' holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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