We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individual to join the Macmillan urology cancer nursing team. The role includes triaging fast track referrals and requesting diagnostic investigations. You will be responsible for supporting patients and carers at a new cancer diagnosis and support patients when they have had a cancer recurrence. You will develop skills in being able to autonomously follow up patients following their cancer treatment.
With the appropriate support and training we expect the individual to provide advice, information and support to patients, carers, and staff regarding all urology cancers. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care. You will be required to work in partnership with other cancer providers. The post holder will work with the band 7 team leader to develop and support the service.
Main duties of the job
1. To assist with the journey for patients with urological cancer and their family/friends ensuring a flexible approach and ability to participate in decision-making.
2. Assisting with the co-ordination of the service between all disciplines encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care, offering expert advice and support, based on a good clinical and educational background.
3. To assist in the development of services to provide a holistic, supportive and coordinated service to patients at all stages of the care pathway.
4. To provide expert clinical skills and knowledge that will facilitate a high standard of care.
5. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registered
* RGN Qualification Level 1
* Diploma, Degree in Nursing
* Good standard of education equivalent of Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or above
Desirable
* Masters certificate in Nursing speciality
Experience
Essential
* Evidence leadership through clinical expertise
* Demonstrate experience of service development improvement
* Significant Experience of working at Band 5 RGN level within an environment of clinical care.
* Understanding and knowledge of caring for patients with cancer
* Experience of working with multi-professional teams
Desirable
* Experience of caring for patients with Cancer
* Experience of caring for patients with Upper GI Conditions
* Experience/ Knowledge of Waiting Times Targets
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton
BD20 6TD
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