The successful candidate will work closely with the cancer services MDT and wider teams to ensure that the highest levels of care are provided to our patients.
The individual will conduct follow up reviews of gynaecological cancer patients.
They will promote patient safety by avoiding crisis admissions through the pro-active assessments and follow up telephone calls.
Complete eNHA's, ensuring Holistic care is delivered to patients and their families.
Will liaise with the surgical CNS's/ dietetics and other members of the wider MDT and consultants for seamless collaborative care.
Support with treatment toxicities and follow up patients through their cancer journey.
Reduce length of stay facilitating expert discharge planning at point of admission.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior nurse who is passionate about gynaecological cancer to lead and support the development of the gynaecology cancer service at Swansea Bay University health board.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, and reliable plus a good team player and leader. You should also have a degree and be willing to develop your academic and clinic practice. You should uphold excellent communication skills. You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines.
The successful applicant will work as part of a well-established dynamic gynaecology multi-disciplinary team who provide specialist advice, holistic care and support to patients, their relatives and all members of the health care teams within the hospital. With the support of the team you will lead and manage a caseload of patients with specialist needs. You will be required to lead, support, develop and evaluate the gynaecology cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework.
We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. The Health Board offers many opportunities for further education and development.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
* Master's Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
Desirable
* Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of service improvement
* Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Skills
Desirable
* Advanced clinical skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience in the relevant specialty
* Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
* Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
* Experience of managing a ward area/department
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
* Experience of participating in research
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
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