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This is a really exciting time to join us in Cancer Services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Based on feedback from the people who work with us and the people we care for, in 2023 we will be launching our new Cancer Strategy.

A supported, diverse and clinically enabled workforce will be central to our main objectives.

We have therefore created several new roles and are remodelling how we provide nursing support to the delivery of high quality, person-centred care.

We are investing in our people and we value strong front-line clinical leadership.

As an organisation our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do, and in cancer services it is vital you are compassionate, committed to high quality care and have the skills and abilities to contribute to generating and delivering the latest in evidence based practice.

This particular role is perhaps one of the most important roles in our department - the Charge Nurse.

This position provides a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled senior nurse with extensive chemotherapy experience.

Working closely with the Macmillan Matron for Cancer and Haematology, the post holder will be a member of the multi-professional team providing a management and professional lead for all chemotherapy nurses working across the Trust.

To lead together with other key personnel within Cancer services a co-ordinated and comprehensive service for patients with a Haematologyor Oncology cancer diagnosis.

Working closely with the Matron for Cancer and Haematology the Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an integral member of the multi-professional team providing a management and professional lead for all chemotherapynurses working across the Trust.

An expert in all aspects of chemotherapy services, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will need to work in accordance to and meet the requirements of the relevant national measures and guidance.

To facilitate a seamless service for Haematology and Oncology patients providing the access link between the patient and the medical teams across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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