Macmillan Acute Oncology CNS (Development post Band 6 - 7)
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to a developmental role of acute oncology clinical nurse specialist. The successful candidate will start as a band 6 and then once they achieve agreed competencies as, they will rise to band 7. Support and training will be given to the successful candidate to help them achieve the necessary knowledge and skills for this.
The acute oncology CNS will work with existing members of the team to deliver a high standard acute oncology service at DCH. The service provides acute care and support for those people affected by cancer. The post holder will also play an active role in the education and support of other clinical teams around the trust and in primary care who are involved in caring for patients with cancer and associated problems.
This post would be best suited to an experienced band 5 or 6 nurse who has at least 2 years experience in an acute setting caring for patients affected by cancer. The post-holder will be part of a team but once competent, will be expected to work on their own at times, using their own clinical judgement on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be supported to use their extended nursing skills on a regular basis assuming they have the necessary education, skills and competence and in line with NMC and trust policy.
There will be opportunity to access degree and/or masters level education and acute oncology training for candidates who do not currently have this level of education.
Main duties of the job
Includes:
Telephone assessment and triage using the UKONS triage tool kit.
Follow-up of calls made to the acute oncology triage phone.
Post emergency attendance but not admission follow up as assessed appropriate as per National Guidance.
Face to face assessment of patients presenting to DCH as an emergency with problems relating to their cancer or treatment.
Care planning, treatment and evaluation of care for patients with cancer who present with acute problems.
Delivery of education and support to non-specialist cancer staff in the acute trust and in out of hospital care settings.
Audit and service development.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* NMC registered Nurse
* Education to degree level in health related subject
* Post registration specialist qualification e.g.- oncology/haematology or acute oncology
* Chemotherapy administration qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Relevant teaching qualification
* Masters level education in health related subject or willingness to undertake this level of study.
* Physical examination skills and qualifications or willingness to undertake
* Recognised advanced communication skills qualification or willingness to undertake
* Able to undertake appropriate imaging requests post patient review and maintain IRMER training or willingness to undertake.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Significant post registration nursing experience in acute hospital nursing
* Significant recent experience of working within the field of acute oncology/haemato-oncology
* Significant recent experience working in an acute medical environment - ED or acute medicine
* Significant recent experience of administration of chemotherapy and care of chemotherapy patients
* Significant experience of care of central venous catheters
* Considerable experience working within a multidisciplinary team
* Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients
* Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills
* Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
* Education/teaching experience in practice
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Excellent telephone manner
* Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills
* High levels of resilience in the workplace
* Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others
* Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers
* Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team
* Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy
* Venepuncture and cannulation skills (or willingness to undertake)
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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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