Do you aspire to make patients' cancer care experience a better one? Do you have experience in Gynaecology / Oncology and are you looking for a new challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the gynaecology oncology nurse specialist team working across site with the wider multidisciplinary team.
We support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey, starting at the point of referral as a suspected cancer, right through to cancer diagnosis and additional treatments. Treatments can include preparation for surgery, surgery and recovery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
Gynaecology / Oncology nursing experience at band 6 would be preferable. You will need to be flexible, reliable, and patient-focused.
This post will be expected to support with cross-site cover as needed by the service.
The Women and Children's Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for outpatients.
The Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialists and wider team will provide guidance and support for the successful candidates and work closely together to implement this.
The Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialists are responsible for the triaging of all the suspected gynaecology cancer referrals, arranging any investigations needed prior to patients being seen in clinic.
The successful candidate will receive a full induction and will be expected to take an active role in supporting and developing our triage service.
Closing date of applications - 2 February 2025
Interview date - 13 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post qualification experience
* Demonstrable recent experience of working within women's health, gynaecology or oncology
* IT Literate
Desirable
* Experience of Audit
* Equivalent level of experience equivalent to a degree within the speciality
Skills and Ability
Essential
* Communicates sensitive information to patients/relatives and across the wider health community
* Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate the ability to negotiate, use persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation, and influencing skills
Responsibility and Accountability
Essential
* Able to assess associated risks and take appropriate action
* Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising as required
Desirable
* Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton
Uttoxeter Road - Cross site working
DERBY
DE22 3NE
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