Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have an interest in Cancer Nursing?
Are you looking to develop your acute oncology knowledge and clinical skills in management of the unwell cancer patient?
Are you dedicated, passionate and motivated about providing excellent patient care?
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Acute Oncology Team at North Devon District Hospital working across 7 days. The acute oncology service manages patients who present with complications of their Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), complications due to their disease process, or patients who present with a new diagnosis of cancer as an inpatient.
AOS aims to provide:
* Faster and better care of patients with complications of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge)
* Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to the specialist oncology team, specialist palliative care team, etc.)
* Appropriate investigation of patients who might benefit from treatment for unknown primary cancers (targeted investigations, rapid triage of patients into specialist oncology or palliative care)
* Proactive delivery of preventative care to minimize the risks of the effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment.
Working Pattern: 8am - 6pm 7 days a week - Weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Pippa Solomon, Acute Oncology Team Lead on 01271 334464 or pippa.solomon@nhs.net or Naomi Clatworthy, Acute Oncology Nurse Consultant on nclatworthy@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit:
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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