Job summary To support the current gynae-oncology nurse in providing supportive care for patients with gynaecological cancers, their relatives and carers from diagnosis, throughout treatment, survivorship pathways and metastatic disease. Main duties of the job Main duties are: Working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care of individuals accessing the gynaecological cancer service, providing a seamless service for patients. Ensure that high standards of clinical care are delivered to patients with a gynaecological cancer, through professional leadership, expert clinical knowledge and skills. Provide a variety of nurse led clinics delivering a specialised service for gynae-oncology patients, referring back to the consultants/nurse led follow up as necessary. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 418-NUR2303-PN Job locations Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL/PROFESSIONAL 1. Ensure that a high personal profile is maintained with staff and patients and contribute personally to the delivery of direct patient care. 2. Develop nursing practice skills, competence and advanced practice within the area of responsibility. 3. Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership 4. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients with a gynaecological cancer, in line with research based evidence. 5. Develop own knowledge and competence in gynaecological cancer care in a demonstrable and evidence based practice base. 6. To attend and be a core member of Gynaecology MDT meeting in accordance the national guidance. 7. To manage own workload across a wide range of specialist activities which includes planning throughout the patient pathway, and directly liaising with other healthcare professionals and agencies. 8. To facilitate the total patient experience, co-ordinating the medical and nursing care of the patient, referring concerns to the consultant as necessary. 9. To provide psychological and emotional support, advice, counselling, information and education to all gynaecological cancer patients, their partners and families during diagnosis treatment and surveillance periods. 10. Use the electronic holistic needs assessment tool to assess support required for individual patients, pre-treatment, end of treatment and provide a care plan to meet the patients concerns. 11. Provide highly specialised direct clinical care to patients with a gynaecological cancer, giving specialist advice and support to nursing staff to ensure ongoing care provision. 12. Promote patient self-management, undertaking risk stratification to determine those who can self-manage, following appropriate education, those who will need guided support to self manage and those who will require on-going, face to face support, as per national and local guidance. 13. To undertake End of Treatment Summaries in an End of treatment clinic. 14. Provide support as required for patients with recurrent or progressive disease and referring to other appropriate specialities. 15. Give advice and psychological support to patients undergoing Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy, and referring to other appropriate specialities. 16. Ensure attendance at surgical, and oncology clinics as requested by medical or nursing staff, or patients and their families. 17. To maintain accurate documentation in nursing and medical records for all inpatients and those attending specialised nurse led clinics 18. To ensure consultants and GPs are informed of patients progress, who attend clinic 19. In partnership with cancer services, maintain a data-base of all gynaecological activity and audit effectiveness on a regular basis. 20. To participate in an annual review of patient information for gynaecological services involving all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL/PROFESSIONAL 1. Ensure that a high personal profile is maintained with staff and patients and contribute personally to the delivery of direct patient care. 2. Develop nursing practice skills, competence and advanced practice within the area of responsibility. 3. Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership 4. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients with a gynaecological cancer, in line with research based evidence. 5. Develop own knowledge and competence in gynaecological cancer care in a demonstrable and evidence based practice base. 6. To attend and be a core member of Gynaecology MDT meeting in accordance the national guidance. 7. To manage own workload across a wide range of specialist activities which includes planning throughout the patient pathway, and directly liaising with other healthcare professionals and agencies. 8. To facilitate the total patient experience, co-ordinating the medical and nursing care of the patient, referring concerns to the consultant as necessary. 9. To provide psychological and emotional support, advice, counselling, information and education to all gynaecological cancer patients, their partners and families during diagnosis treatment and surveillance periods. 10. Use the electronic holistic needs assessment tool to assess support required for individual patients, pre-treatment, end of treatment and provide a care plan to meet the patients concerns. 11. Provide highly specialised direct clinical care to patients with a gynaecological cancer, giving specialist advice and support to nursing staff to ensure ongoing care provision. 12. Promote patient self-management, undertaking risk stratification to determine those who can self-manage, following appropriate education, those who will need guided support to self manage and those who will require on-going, face to face support, as per national and local guidance. 13. To undertake End of Treatment Summaries in an End of treatment clinic. 14. Provide support as required for patients with recurrent or progressive disease and referring to other appropriate specialities. 15. Give advice and psychological support to patients undergoing Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy, and referring to other appropriate specialities. 16. Ensure attendance at surgical, and oncology clinics as requested by medical or nursing staff, or patients and their families. 17. To maintain accurate documentation in nursing and medical records for all inpatients and those attending specialised nurse led clinics 18. To ensure consultants and GPs are informed of patients progress, who attend clinic 19. In partnership with cancer services, maintain a data-base of all gynaecological activity and audit effectiveness on a regular basis. 20. To participate in an annual review of patient information for gynaecological services involving all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Mentorship or teaching qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable degree in nurse related speciality Advanced communication skills IRMER Qualified Experience Essential substantial clinical experience in the acute hospital setting Collaborative working across professions Teaching experience of staff, patients/ relatives Desirable within the speciality of gynaecology and/or oncology participation in service development and implementation Knowledge Essential Professional and NHS issues knowledge and application of clinical governance knowledge of clinical audit and research knowledge of NHS IT systems Desirable Demonstrates knowledge of oncology, gynaecology and research within the specialist field Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to prioritise, organise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Able to be a positive and effective team worker in the multidisciplinary team. Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist care. Intermediate IT skills Desirable Able to analyse data and provide and present written reports Team Leadership & motivational skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Mentorship or teaching qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable degree in nurse related speciality Advanced communication skills IRMER Qualified Experience Essential substantial clinical experience in the acute hospital setting Collaborative working across professions Teaching experience of staff, patients/ relatives Desirable within the speciality of gynaecology and/or oncology participation in service development and implementation Knowledge Essential Professional and NHS issues knowledge and application of clinical governance knowledge of clinical audit and research knowledge of NHS IT systems Desirable Demonstrates knowledge of oncology, gynaecology and research within the specialist field Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to prioritise, organise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Able to be a positive and effective team worker in the multidisciplinary team. Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist care. Intermediate IT skills Desirable Able to analyse data and provide and present written reports Team Leadership & motivational skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)