Job summary
Job Title -Trainee Gynaecology Oncology Nurse Specialist
Hours per week- 30 hours per week
Fixed Term - 12 months
Salary-£46,148 - £52,809 Per annum pro rata
Closing Date - 28th November 2024
Interview Date - 6th December 2024
Main duties of the job
1. Provide and receive complex, sensitive / highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, barriers to understanding.
2. Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
3. Communicate very sensitive, complex condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance.
4. There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
5. To co-ordinate the patients journey, acting as a key worker, and lead on patient communication issues..
6. Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working.
7. To be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures standards and guidelines.
8. To demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, taking actions as appropriate.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
his post will provide a comprehensive highly specialist service to Gynaecology oncology cancer patients throughout their care pathway including the overarching responsibility for the support of patients living with and beyond cancer.
The post holders will work closely with the Patients, Consultants, Macmillan, Gynaecology oncology team including CNS teams and relevant MDT members maintaining and developing nurse led services for the management of patients throughout their pathway from referral to ongoing treatment and living with and beyond cancer.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
9. Extensive clinical experience, minimum of 3 years post registration experience to include at least 1 year of management/leadership experience at band 6 Experience or above.
10. Surgical nursing experience.
11. Evidence of innovation in practice, participation in research
12. Good communication skills. Experience of audit within the healthcare setting Specialty knowledge
13. Understands need to complete Advanced Nurse practitioner study at MSc Level
Desirable
14. On-going personal/professional development: Evidence of master's level study; Non-medical Prescribing; Advanced Health Assessment Course Specialist Cancer Nurse Training
Qualifications
Essential
15. Registered Nurse
16. Evidence of working towards specialty related Degree or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent Oncology experience
17. Recognised certified course Cert in teaching or equivalent
Desirable
18. Master's degree
19. Research qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
20. ENB 998 or equivalent or experience of formal teaching to groups of staff
21. Formal leadership and management training, leadership and motivation skills, Excellent communication skills
22. Organisational and negotiation skills, ability to respond to changing demands of service
23. Excellent specialty knowledge Understanding of the modern NHS and Trust strategy
24. Be willing to complete diagnostic courses relevant to the post, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and Gynaecology Ultrasound Scanning
25. Assertive & confident, Personal & professional maturity, recognition of own limitations, demonstrates enthusiasm, able to influence other professional groups
26. Able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trust values and behaviors
27. Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs