Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
2 weeks ago
Job overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 7 Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Worthing Hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the CNS and wider urology team, involved in all aspects of the patients' pathway from diagnosis and treatment, through to follow-up and supporting patients living with an urological cancer diagnosis.
The successful applicant will be keen to advance their clinical and leadership skills, taking on extended roles and looking to develop the service. They will be dynamic, forward thinking, hard working and willing to step up to the challenge that cancer care faces as we come through the Covid 19 pandemic.
If this post appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact the staff listed on the advert to find out more about the role-we're keen to meet you
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and mastery within a speciality, or group of specialties, through highly developed specialist knowledge. Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers during the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; ensuring patients have psychological assessment and intervention as necessary; supporting MDT to ensure the patient has a timely journey through the pathway; supporting, training and up skilling other teams; co-ordination of pathway with close working with cancer centre; management of cancer and treatment effects; setting and working to high standards; identifying specialist needs and care planning with patients through Holistic Needs Assessment.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Line management responsibility for Band 6 Urology nurse specialist (where in post) and band 4 cancer support worker (where in post), alternating with other band 7 urology CNS. Post-holder will also be expected to promote development of staff and students, and function as a member of the senior nursing team within Cancer Services
Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication
· Act as key worker for patients to ensure single point of contact through a c o mp l e x patient pathway/journey.
· Confident, appropriately assertive, and respectful style of communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
· Engaging, personable and approachable in building relationships.
· Highly autonomous practitioner within Urology cancer, often working alone and making complex decisions.
· Engage in highly complex conversations and dialogue with patients and carers, considering learning needs and mental capacity, utilising advanced communication skills.
· Able to manage distressing situations with patients / carers.
· Use developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills, when dealing with difficult or challenging situations.
· Act as a core member for communication during local and regional MDT – Acting as patient advocate.
Please see job description for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse Educated to Degree Level/Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, short modules to masters level Specialist qualification in oncology or specialist related qualification or experience Teaching qualification Evidence of leadership development and qualification
Desirable criteria
Maters Degree Patient assessment qualifications Nurse prescribing course Psychological assessment training level 2 Advanced communication skills training
Knowlegde and Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of planning and implanting change in practice Knowledge and experience of risk management and clinical governance Experienced at band 6 minimum Advanced clinical competencies including ACST Used to supporting patients through bad news Teaching patients ,staff, carers in a complex specialist field
Desirable criteria
Management experience Experience at band 7 or above experience in discussing DNACPR or advanced care planning Setting up / nurse led clinics/services Utilising holistic needs assessment to develop a plan of care
Skills
Essential criteria
Experience of working in a large multidisciplinary team Ability to work within a team and influence and motivate others where appropriate Overcome any barriers to communication.Ability to deal with difficult/distressing circumstances with varying levels of complexity effectively Able to adapt area of practice to facilitate best management of patients using flexible approach Ability to use specialist assessment skills plan,implement,evaluate and deliver care according to changing health care needs and ensure patients who present with complex needs are referred to the appropriate clinicians
Desirable criteria
Cross organisational working Experience in line management
Personal
Essential criteria
Ability to work autonomously Works well in a team Awareness of own limitations and able to respond appropriately when challenged Insight into self care and management of stress levels
Desirable criteria
Enthusiastic to learn and develop
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues-
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