An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic innovative individual to join our Gynaecology Cancer Team.
You will have a keen interest in the field of Gynaecological cancer.
You will provide holistic support to patients and their families/carers whilst undergoing investigations and treatment for gynaecological cancers.
You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the drive, vision, and initiative to motivate others and meet the demands of the service.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and professional staff delivering high-quality care across the organisation.
1. Provide specialist nursing care and support to women with gynaecological cancer and their families/carers across the organisation to manage their symptoms effectively.
2. Work with all members of the MDT and Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Nursing teams, always acting as an advocate.
3. Support patients in all care settings including inpatient wards and undertake support worker-led clinics, supporting patients in medically led outpatients.
4. Be responsible for assessing and recognising gynaecology emergencies and escalating appropriately to senior members of the team.
5. Contribute to the learning, including formal teaching for all staff caring for women with gynaecological cancers.
6. Contribute to the production of reports as required including documentation to support the Cancer Quality Assurance process.
7. Demonstrate effective leadership.
8. Demonstrate a professional approach to work and promote positive relationships with all members of the Gynaecology Oncology Multidisciplinary Team, and all departments within the NCA, as well as external stakeholders.
9. Work collaboratively with the Gynaecology Macmillan Clinical Specialist (CNS) teams and the directorates to provide a seamless service, which is responsive to the patients, carers, and relatives' needs.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr