Cancer Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Role Summary The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients while promoting the acute oncology service.
You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.
To support the Band 7 in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
The Acute Oncology Service will provide specialist advice to health professionals across for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role We are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, patient focused nurse with recent acute medicine and or cancer/oncology experience, to help us maintain the delivery of high-quality care to patients referred into acute oncology.
As AO CNS, you will act as the patient's key worker, proving psychological support, provide specialist information and be able to signpost post to local and national agencies for additional support.
You will also triage patients over the phone using the UKONS telephone triage tool and You will be an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team working across the whole patient pathway.
This will incorporate supporting the patient at the point of their diagnosis and throughout their surgical and oncological pathway.
You will be expected to work within the team as well as autonomously, prioritising and managing your caseload and time appropriately.
Working Pattern: hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Colette Newcombe Lead Nurse AOS As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

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