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Senior Specialist Nurse

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Full time
Band 7 - full time position for 1 year
We have an exciting opportunity for a cancer nurse , with a particular interest in breast cancer and gynae, the post holder will work between the two services depending on experience and appropriate training will be delivered to help ensure appropriate care and support for patients. the post holder should have experience in cancer nursing, supporting patient who may have under gone cancer treatments such as surgery, chemo or radiotherapy.

You will work in a team of 3 other nurses CNS's, 2 Macmillan support workers and an ANP , with support from breast and gynae oncology consultants . You will work as an integral member of the breast and gynae team to provide expert advice and support for patients who have a suspected new cancer diagnosis or who are experiencing acute consequences of their cancer disease and/or cancer treatment.

The post holder will practice autonomously whilst also working in partnership with the team to demonstrate a higher level of practice through the provision of specialist nursing knowledge and expertise in the management of patients.

The post holder will liaise with colleagues across care settings and service providers to expedite patient diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including policies, protocols and guidelines.
Be a visible and proactive nursing leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring sustained delivery of high quality, personalised patient care, holistic needs assessment and care plan.
Act as a resource and educator for medical and nursing colleagues, within primary and secondary care settings, overseeing management of oncological emergencies and complex diagnostic pathways.
Support the development of new service models including ambulatory care and outpatient services to cater for this cohort of patients, thereby promoting admission avoidance and earlier discharge.
Provide clinical nurse cover for the breast and gynae team when required.
Support the breast and gynae pathway in conjunction with Royal Marsden hospital.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Experience in cancer care
Significant experience at Senior level
Experience of post grad in oncology
Advanced Communication skills training
Experience in Acute Oncology setting
Experience of independently assessing patients and planning care.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon University Hospital

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