The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the Acute Oncology service at Newcastle NHS Trust to support a 7-Day Acute Oncology Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated nurse with extensive experience to support the evolving Acute Oncology Service.
The post holder will be expected to provide expertise in the care and management of people with an Oncological or Hematological malignancy, presenting as a new diagnosis, experiencing complications of their cancer or cancer treatment. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse, already working at a senior Band 6 or 7 role, with extensive knowledge/experience in acute medicine, emergency department, and/or oncology/hematology nursing.
Applicants should be keen to be involved in the development of the Acute Oncology Service and support the team lead with management and leadership duties.
The post will primarily be based at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, but will be expected to work across sites, reviewing patients in acute medicine at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
The post requires the successful applicant to be self-motivated with excellent organisational, time management, and leadership skills, a strong team working ethic, and evidence of continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a senior member of the Acute Oncology Team, expected to provide early input of specialist care to oncology and hematology patients presenting with suspicion of a new diagnosis, complications of their cancer, or cancer treatment. This role will consist of working with emergency Acute oncology pathways and involve working with the multi-disciplinary nursing, medical, administration, and operational teams.
The post holder will mainly be based in the assessment area in the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, working 8-8 across a 7-Day service. The typical working day would consist of clinically assessing patients who present acutely unwell with complications of their cancer treatment or malignancy, patient telephone triage (via the cancer helpline), education and training, and support for the Band 6 Acute oncology nurses and the wider directorate. The ongoing education of colleagues at all levels will be a central component of this role.
The post holder will have responsibilities for assessing the clinical needs of the patient, assessing and monitoring patient conditions, having the ability to determine clinical diagnosis, and facilitating appropriate treatment.
The post holder will apply a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. They should possess advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex sensitive information.
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers, and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice.
* Takes a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributes to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Has corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area.
* Leads and provides training and education across the organisation in the relevant area of practice.
The post holder will display excellent analytical ability and sound decision-making in changing clinical situations.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
* Master's Degree
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
* Audit / research experience
* Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
* Evidence of non-medical prescribing qualification
Skills & Abilities
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids
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.
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