The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Cancer and Clinical Haematology Board.
The post will focus on improving access to prostate cancer treatments through the development of safety netted patient pathways that reduce outpatient attendances and traditional consultant review. This will be achieved through the establishment of risk stratified optimal treatment pathways that encourage patient self-management, supported by remote monitoring and digital call and recall systems. There will also be a requirement for face to face reviews with an Outpatient setting. The aim will be to impact on the delivery of prostate cancer therapies to our patients and improving access to these therapies.
* Interview Date: 29 November 2024
* 28 hours/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The individual will be reviewing and managing the caseload for patients under the care of the Oncology teams and will work alongside clinical nurse specialists to enhance patient care. There will be a focus on patients receiving oral treatments as prescribed by their oncology teams, such as Enzalutamide.
The individual will be required to have experience within the oncology field including administration and knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
* Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
* Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and as a member of a team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Change management skills and involvement in project work
Experience
* Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
* Research or audit experience
* Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
* Degree in health related subject
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.
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