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Job overview
We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our team as the Oncology Discharge Co-ordinator. Ideally, the postholder will have experience of working closely with patients who have complex health needs and/or housing and social placement issues. A good understanding of the NHS continuing care framework processes is an advantage although not vital as training will be provided. Preferably the successful applicant will have oncology nurse experience.
This post is intended to support the inpatient oncology service at UCLH. The overall aim of the post is to improve the quality of service our patients receive and to facilitate discharges that effectively meet the individual needs of our patients. To achieve this, the successful candidate will need to provide senior support to the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharges for patients back to the community, referring to hospitals, hospices, residential care or other preferred place of care.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post where no two days are the same. You will be expected to work independently within a supportive MDT. We are looking for somebody to complement the team who is enthusiastic and conscientious. We are also looking for someone who has a desire to teach and empower the team in completing discharge processes in an effective and timely way.
It is essential the successful applicant possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as they will be required to work closely with cancer patients and their carers. You will have great organising skills and the ability to prioritise your workload and to work to tight deadlines. The post holder will need to be able to use their own initiative and utilise problem-solving skills. For the post holder to be successful they should be accurate and take pride in their work. The post holder needs to collate, when requested, audit data and present it in a format for distribution.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
* Educated to degree level working towards completing a degree, or equivalent level of experience.
* Possession of teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within +/- the running of a busy day to day NHS service
* Prior relevant experience of working with cancer services
* Experience of working directly with patients/clients with complex health needs and/or housing/social placement issues
Communication
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
* Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
* Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
* Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
* Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation and creativity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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