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You will provide clinical leadership and expertise in Oncology by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families, and carers. You will act as an expert resource, assess, contribute, and deliver education to patients/carers, medical, nursing, AHP and social care colleagues and students, including primary and community care teams.
You will participate in the co-ordination of oncological patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient’s care pathway and be pivotal in review and development of the service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group. You will liaise closely with the health care teams of inpatient wards, outpatient department and primary care, including Consultant Physicians and GP’s.
Main duties of the job
* Operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice, providing research-based expert care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively, making the most of available time.
* Respond to telephone enquiries and assess patients, co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates, as warranted, by the patient’s clinical condition. Including the operation of an emergency telephone helpline for patients receiving Oncology treatments.
* Monitor side effects and discuss appropriate changes and alternative therapy/treatments with the relevant Consultant or GP.
* Work closely with Oncology CNS team, Oncology Consultants, Lead Chemotherapy Nurse, Macmillan Unit Manager, Lead Cancer Nurse, Head of Nursing, Service/Occupational Manager. Maintain professional relationships with patients, relatives, and all members of the MDT.
* Act as the patient’s advocate during treatment choices.
Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Degree Qualification in Nursing or Health related subject
* Advanced Communication Skills Training
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Oncology qualification or equivalent experience
* Evidence of Leadership development qualification
Experience
* Teaching experience
* Extensive experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
* Experience of delivering complex and upsetting information following life changing diagnosis.
* Experience in Respect Discussions
* Experience of medication administration under PGD
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Advanced communication skills
* Experience of leading and influencing change
* Experience of audit, project, and research work
* Understanding and knowledge of oncology nursing role and responsibilities
* Organised, passionate and dedicated
* Supportive and caring to patients and staff
* Demonstrates the Trust Values - Kindness, Fairness and Wellness
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Charlotte Smith
Job title: Lead Oncology CNS
Email address: charlotte.smith@qehkl.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01553214923
Working Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 0830 - 1630.
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