Assistant Practitioner

1 month ago

South Molton, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Role Summary

This is a fixed term role for the Breast team until December 5. To work as part of a team of different professionals. Assisting the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists within the daily management and support of people on a Breast Cancer Pathway from pre-diagnosis transitioning through to supportive care. Acting as a source of support and information to patients, further aiming to identify any potential delays within the patient pathways, working to support and minimise the impact of these problems to the patient.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Navigate, coordinate and support patients throughout the pathways to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment and follow up. Support the Clinical Navigator where appropriate and required.  To have an understanding of the diagnostic, treatment and information pathways within Breast-Oncology, to ensure patients receive the correct resources, level of support and intervention at a given time.  Assist with coordination of tests and appointments throughout the patient pathway to ensure rapid diagnosis and timely management throughout the patient journey. To act as a key worker for non- complex patients.  Triage/answering CNS calls and emails.  Provide non-complex telephone advice, with an awareness of when to refer for additional advice and support Provide telephone support calls to patients where the CNS feels there is a need.  Ordering and sourcing of up to date and relevant patient information, liaising with the Macmillan information centre where appropriate. Making and assisting with referrals to other agencies and services.  Support the Breast CNS team in the collection of data to support audits and patient surveys, and to keep patient records up to date.  To be able to complete a HNA and where appropriate a care plan, managing immediate concerns under support of the CNS team where needed. Under the supervision of the CNS team process and feedback HNA data to site specific clinical teams and Cancer Care Review.  To develop skills and an understanding of when patients have complex needs which need to be dealt with by the CNS, and those which can be dealt with by the Assistant Practitioner. An awareness and basic understanding of treatments and their side effects such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone treatments.  Under supervision of the Breast CNS team, to prep notes, and review MDT outcomes to forward think and plan for future clinics and future patient contact An awareness and understanding of the remote monitoring service, to assist in maintaining the service when other members of staff are on leave/absent.  Organising and coordinating the support group/Breast Webpage and information. Planning and organising health and wellbeing events, working with the cancer support centre in doing so where appropriate. Clinical skills including, breast wound management / aspiration of seromas following appropriate training.  Mapping local support and engaging with health promotion activities.  Provide education and support to junior staff and other clinical areas. Engage in opportunities to scope current ways of working to be able to implement future service development. High level of communication skills to communicate with patients, friends and relatives and involve them in care and decision making as appropriate.  To offer psychological support to patients

Working hours per week, over 3 days. Our working days vary due to the clinics we provide. There are a range of shifts which are either : to : or : : dependant on the service needs.

Interview Date: Monday th June 4.

For further information please contact: Claire Herlihy, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on or is a fixed term contract until December 5. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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, 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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