Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist

1 week ago

King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a comprehensive acute trust providing specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services to a large population.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide early input into the care of patients with complications of chemotherapy, including neutropenic sepsis, and facilitate early discharge.
  • Deliver evidence-based, individualized care to patients referred to the AOS, through holistic needs assessment, planning, and evaluation.
  • Act as a keyworker for a clinical caseload of patients receiving chemotherapy, coordinating care and providing ongoing support.
  • Provide specialist advice, support, and education to cancer patients and their carers during treatment and follow-up.
  • Support the care of patients who experience an allergic reaction or extravasation as part of their chemotherapy.
  • Be competent to deliver chemotherapy.

About the Team

The Acute Oncology Service (AOS) team plays a crucial role in delivering a comprehensive acute oncology service within the Trust. This role is aligned with the NICE guidelines for acute oncology services and the standards for acute oncology.

Person Specification

  • Essential Qualifications
    • NMC Registered Nurse
    • Degree Qualification in Nursing/Health-related subject
    • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
    • UKONS SACT passport or equivalent
  • Desirable Qualifications
    • Advanced Communication Skills Training
    • Psychological Support Level 2 Training
    • Oncology qualification/Experience or equivalent
    • Evidence of Leadership development/qualification
    • Mentorship qualification, ENB 998 or equivalent
    • Research Qualification
    • Masters level or prepared to work towards
  • Desirable Experience
    • Teaching experience
    • Previous experience at Band 6 with evidence of post-registration training
    • Experience of Multi-professional/MDT working
    • Experience of Breaking Bad news and/or delivering complex and life-altering diagnosis
    • Knowledge of cancer care pathways, cancer pathophysiology, treatment, and control
    • Experience of delivering AOS care
    • Experience of medication administration under PGD
  • Essential Skills
    • Clinical Psychology Level 2

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