Macmillan Haemato-oncology Cns

The Macmillan Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a member of Acute Oncology Medway Service working closely with two Medical Oncology Consultants, two Band 7 AOS and CUP CNSs and the AO coordinator. The post holder will undertake a rotation with the two AOS CNSs already in post, to provide weekend and Bank Holiday cover for the development of a 7 day Assessment and Advice Service for cancer patients presenting or admitted at Medway Maritime Hospital. The post holder will undertake clinical responsibilities providing an initial expert assessment and advice on the management of patients presenting with oncological emergencies such as MSCC, Neutropenic Sepsis, hypercalcaemia and other, facilitating appropriate investigations, treatment plan and a speedy referral to the appropriate team, reassuring safe and best quality of care from admission to discharge. The post holder will undertake daily ward rounds alongside the Oncology Consultant or independently, reassuring oncological plans are in place and are followed efficiently, for all patients admitted with side effects from Systemic Anticancer Treatment (SACT), progression of disease from cancer or while on the diagnostic pathway.