Nurse/Clinical Practitioner – Acute Oncology

5 days ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance.

The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.

Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.

This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base EDGH.

Main duties of the job

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. 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 lead acute oncology nurse practitioner 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 provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 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 us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body Degree level qualification relevant to role Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Managerial or Leadership qualification

Desirable

Project management/Quality improvement qualification Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification Education/Training qualification Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing)

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise Demonstrate experience of Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training

Desirable

NHS experience or relevant health care organisation

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets. Able to contribute to/interpret policy change and make recommendation for service improvements. Expert clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice. Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance Undertakes audit and research, to critically analyse and interpret data, problem solve and prioritise. Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy. Commitment to own professional and personal development Budget and resource management skills Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and external stakeholders. Maintains confidentiality and information governance principles and is accountable for actions and decision making Ability to delegate effectively and hold people to account

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