Acute Oncology/CUP Clinical Nurse Specialist

5 days ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic nurse to join our team as a band 7 Acute oncology/CUP clinical nurse specialist. This post is a ideal opportunity for a skilled nurse looking to develop a specialist nursing career in Oncology.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Oncology MDT and other relevant member of the cancer team.

The post holder must have previous experience in cancer care and possess excellent communication skills.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with support for you personal development.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients and plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist clinical knowledge and skills Review patients and provide care in inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings Contribute to multidisciplinary approach to patient management Provide education and support to patients, carers and colleagues Participate in audit, research and service development within the Oncology service.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job description

Job responsibilities

.Perform assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using specialist clinical knowledge and clinical skills.

Coordinate care for a patient caseload providing specialist assessment, planning and evaluation. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. Participate in consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse (1st level +minimum Diploma) has / working towards degree in health related subject or equivalent Teaching and assessing qualification advanced communication skills

Desirable

Leadership course Post Reg. qualification in speciality Non medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience in cancer related area Evidence of continuous professional development Experience of: - ??Audit/research ??Change management & participation in service development experience of teaching and assessing in clinical area

Desirable

Experience in undertaking research Specialist palliative care experience and/or knowledge of end of life referral and care pathways

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Ability to set & establish priorities Team Player & Team Leadership qualities Assertiveness Good time management Decision maker Communicate at all levels Problem solver Lateral thinker and problem solver Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota Management of change Influencing skills Delegation skills Ability to manage human and physical resources Strategic thinker Literate Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda Venepuncture/cannulation Basic Life Support The ability to communicate effectively in English

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