University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main Duties of the Job
UHS cancer services and teams are totally committed to the care and experience of our patients and their family. With a thriving community of practice for all cancer CNSs, we ensure networking opportunities and the sharing of good practice. Our Specialist Breast Cancer Nursing team is central to patients' experience, providing them with expert information and guidance, advocacy, care, and compassion.
For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.
About Us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job Responsibilities
The CNS working within this team would be encouraged to have regular clinical supervision; will have a tailor-made induction programme planned and will have the opportunity for ongoing development. The Breast Cancer team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is an exemplar service. The CNSs work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary team (MDT), the medical clinicians, and ward teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service. You would provide support for patients throughout their cancer pathway from diagnosis, through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. The culture is one of inclusivity and mutual respect with a focus on continuing development and innovation. The specialty has a focus on research and wherever possible ensures that the patients have access to clinical trials. The service is based in the acute hospital trust during core hours Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: The role will include practicing at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients with breast cancer and will include working clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support, including Holistic Assessment and a Personalised care plan.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a current senior Band 5 or a Band 6 senior nurse or CNS with relevant cancer, clinical or management experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be required to work 2 days a week from 8am-6pm (2 x 9.5-hour shifts).
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and Competencies
* Communication
* Problem Solving
* Leadership
* Teamwork
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
* Post registration qualification within area of speciality.
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
* Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
* Understanding of personal accountability.
* Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
* Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.
* Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
* Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
* Counselling qualification
* Palliative care course
* IT training
* Multidisciplinary team working.
* Interest in nurse-led care.
* Organisational/strategic awareness.
* Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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