Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer Nurse Specialist - Specialising in Radiotherapy
Do you deliver compassionate excellence? Do you want a new challenge? If yes then read on….
We are looking for a Specialist Nurse to join our expanding Radiotherapy Nursing team at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have a number of opportunities and would be delighted to hear from you.
Our nursing teams are central to the delivery of excellent care to cancer patients attending the Oxford University Hospital. Our teams deliver a holistic approach to patient care using the latest technologies to support individualised assessments and care planning. You will work closely with other members of the specialist nursing teams, the wider MDT and cancer services, providing care across boundaries in liaison with primary and palliative care. You will be part of a wider team of cancer specialist nurses and be supported in your on-going development.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
You will be based at the Churchill hospital but there will be a requirement to cover the Horton and JR clinics. The hours of work are 37.5 hours over 5 days, Monday - Friday.
You should have:
• Relevant post-registration experience at Band 5/6
• Cancer or chemotherapy nursing experience desirable, however candidates welcomed with other backgrounds with transferable skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of multidisciplinary collaborative practice
• Understanding of leadership and organisational skills
• IT and data analysis skills
If you are unsure if you are suitable for the role please get in contact us and we would be happy to discuss the role with you.
Informal visits are encouraged and can be arrange via phone or face to face
This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024
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