Acute Oncology

1 week ago

King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

Job summary

The Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist will play a Key role In the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) team for the delivery of a comprehensive acute oncology service within the Trust In line with the NICE guidelines for acute oncology services and the standards for acute oncology. The post holder will provide early input into:o Faster and better care of patients with complications of chemotherapy, including Neutropenic sepsis (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge).o Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to specialist oncology team, palliative care team etc.).o Care and support of patients receiving chemotherapy that have an allergic reaction to the chemotherapy or patients who suffer and Education, training and support to peers and colleagues in relation to AOS Data collection to demonstrate activity and Actively seek to improve AOS.

Main duties of the job

Places quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based Individualized care, through holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care to patients referred to the AOS Clinical Nurse Triage patients who have contacted the 24-hour telephone helpline or who have attended as an unplanned presentation of emergency admission using an agreed tool to support the collection of essential information required to aid the assessment of the patient and the decision Provide specialist advice, support and education to cancer patients and their carers during treatment and follow up Acts as a Keyworker for clinical caseload of patients receiving chemotherapy and incorporates the responsibilities of the keyworker role, working to coordinate care provide easy access for on-going support for patients, in all clinical areas within the Trust and at home by Uses advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care, and Acts as patient advocate when Support the care of patients who experiences an allergic reaction or extravasation as part of their chemotherapy Be competent to deliver chemotherapy.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist will play a Key role In the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) team for the delivery of a comprehensive acute oncology service within the Trust In line with the NICE guidelines for acute oncology services and the standards for acute oncology. The post holder will provide early input into: Faster and better care of patients with complications of chemotherapy, including Neutropenic sepsis (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge). Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to specialist oncology team, palliative care team etc.). Care and support of patients receiving chemotherapy that have an allergic reaction to the chemotherapy or patients who suffer and extraversion. Education, training and support to peers and colleagues in relation to AOS issues. Data collection to demonstrate activity and performance. Actively seek to improve AOS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse Degree Qualification in Nursing /Health related subject, undertaking a degree or willingness to undertake Evidence of Continued Professional Development UKONS SACT passport or equivalent

Desirable

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

Experience

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

Clinical Psychology Level 2

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