Upper GI Cancer Specialist Nurse

4 weeks ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Cancer Care Specialist Nurse within the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is newly funded by Macmillan and will offer support to the upper GI cancer team.

Main Duties of the Job
  • Work closely with the dedicated Upper GI cancer /CUP multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust. Active involvement in the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer, providing continuity of care and improving the quality of life for this patient group.
  • Support the band 7 CNS post-holder in their role as keyworker to patients in their caseload.
  • Deputise for the band 7 CNS post holder in their absence
  • Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
  • To work with other CNS's to help facilitate health and wellbeing programmes
  • Liaising with tertiary centres and their appropriate staff for patients undergoing investigations or treatment outside West Dorset.
  • Demonstrating a fundamental level of specialist knowledge of Upper GI cancer /CUP, and remaining up-to date with all relevant developments in these areas.
  • To be actively involved in palliative care and ongoing support of patients approaching the end of life.
Working for Our Organisation

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a busy and friendly district general hospital within a beautiful rural part of England. The cancer services cover a number of pathways, and this post will make a huge difference to the service offered to our patients within the Upper GI and Cancer of Unknown Primary pathways.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
  • Act as deputy named key worker to patients.
  • Develop and deliver individualised, specialised plans of care
  • Provide advice and information for patients and their relatives/carers.
  • Ensure swift efficient patient pathways. Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure cancer waiting times are met.
  • Communication with patients to ensure they are kept up to date and informed as appropriate of their diagnosis and treatment plan.
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential Criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Three years post registration experience
Desirable Criteria
  • Post registration qualifications relevant to the role
  • Working towards a further degree
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential Criteria
  • Knowledge of the management of patients with upper GI cancer
  • Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience in working within upper GI/CUP cancer speciality
  • Experience of the provision of care and support to patients with complex psychological/physiological needs
Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.



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