We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the head and neck cancer nurse specialist team at University Hospitals of Leicester. The CNS team are friendly, supportive and have a strong team working approach.
As a Head and Neck Cancer CNS you will work as part of the nursing and Multi-disciplinary team ensuring that patients with head and neck cancer receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and can work both autonomously and as part of a team. Relevant post registration experience is essential and knowledge of head and neck nursing would be beneficial but not essential as a full training and supervision package will be tailored to meet your needs.
As this is a Macmillan badged post you must have a good understanding of Macmillan priorities and their agenda including personalised care and the recovery package.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to manage and provide expert specialist clinical practice for both outpatients and inpatients. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) acts as a keyworker for the patient. The CNS will lead in the use of evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service. The CNS will liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team when required to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
As integral member of the MDT you will be involved in developing nursing practice- strengthening and developing links across cancer networks. The head and neck MDT also have a strong research network and are involved in many research projects to improve patient care and treatment you will be expected to support this as part of your role.
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.
To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within scope of practice advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.
Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the speciality.
Where relevant to role, undertake non-medical prescribing as appropriate to patient/client group.
To continually review performance against Key Performance Indicators, proactively addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake advanced technical skills with appropriate training and specific to the clinical area.
Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.
Person Specification
Equality and Diversity
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
* Degree with relevance to specialism
* Education at Masters degree level (L7) or above in specialism
* Qualification in Teaching/mentoring
* Commitment to study if not already a non-medical prescriber, and will meet university requirements for admission to course
Desirable
* Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at band 6 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
Desirable
* Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK
* Awareness of Improving Outcomes A strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
* Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Excellent communication both written and verbal
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
* Evidence of participation/ undertaking research/ audit
Skills
Essential
* Evidence of managing/ leading change
* Able to use computer
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
* Able to organise own workload
* Able to plan and delegate roles to others as appropriate
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Leicester
Leicester
LE1 5WW
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