We have an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Nurse Consultant to take on 12 month fixed term post here at North West Anglia Foundation Trust within Cancer Services.
The post holder will autonomously lead the Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant SACT service for patients with Bladder and Prostate cancer, managing a cohort of patients from MDT to follow up.
Working alongside our established and experienced cohort of Medical and Clinical Oncology consultants, as well as the wider MDT.
*** This role could be made permanent***
· To manage a cohort of bladder and prostate oncology patients undertaking Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant therapies.
· To prescribe intravenous and oral Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant therapies as a non-medical prescriber, (as set out in The UK SACT Board document – Prescriber competencies for reviewing and prescribing SACT).
· Undertake clinical leadership for the Toxicity Nurse Specialist team, as well as support the management of the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
· Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, providing direct support to patients/carers and clients.
· To demonstrate a highly developed specialist knowledge, skills and practicalexperience in the speciality.
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We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Any queries to be directed to Zara Ball - zara.ball@nhs.net
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024