Job summary
We welcome applications fromqualified nurses to support the everyday practice operations and offer clinicalguidance, knowledge, and skills as a Lead cancer nurse. The CDSC will assistthe Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services weprovide our patients in relation to the following aspects of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Participation in national cancer screeningprogrammes
Ensuring robust and supportive referral practicesare in place for patients suspected of having cancer; including use ofguidelines, professional development, and safety netting of those referred.
Working collaboratively to shorten timescales ofdiagnostic intervals.
In support of collaborative working the post holderwill form productive and supportive relationships with practiced staff who havethe skills, knowledge and remit to contribute to this work eg GP practicenon-clinical cancer champions, social prescribers and secretaries.
The post holder will assist practices to evaluatetheir screening uptake and engage hard to reach populations to participate toreduce health inequalities. This willinclude working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-upscreening non-responders.
Provide advice and support to practices on canceraudit/referral review of cancer diagnoses.To work with practices to collage the learning from case reviews toidentify any trends or learning.
Develop with core staff across the PCN consistentsafety netting approaches/systems to monitoring patients who have been referredurgently with suspected cancer or for further investigations to exclude thepossibility of cancer.
See the attached job description for full details.
About us
Conexus Healthcare CIC is the Confederation for general practice in Wakefield, We have four areas of work.
1. Delivery of high-quality public facing Health and Wellbeing servicesacross the Wakefield District.
2. Delivery of Training, Development and Consultancy support across the United Kingdom.
3. Supporting Our Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
4. Providing a voice and influence for General Practice in the Health and Care System.
Formore information please visit our website or refer to the About Conexusinformation sheet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person spec for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
5. Ability to manage own caseload
6. Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, developing relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
7. Adaptable and self motivated using initiative and clinical judgement
8. Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
9. Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations with skills in risk assessment and crisis management
10. Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
11. Ability to influence and persuade
12. Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients
13. Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support and supervision where needed
14. Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
15. Problem solving and interpersonal skills
16. Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car
Desirable
17. Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
Knowledge
Essential
18. Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
19. Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical mental health legislation, eg Mental Health Act, Health and Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
20. Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics
21. Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures
Desirable
22. Awareness / knowledge of issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users
23. Access to relevant networks and related professional bodies
Qualifications
Essential
24. Registered Nurse Diploma or Degree in Nursing
25. Current NMC registration
26. Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
27. Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare
Desirable
28. Masters Degree in a relevant subject area
Other
Essential
29. Time management skills due to cross site working.
30. Full driving license
Experience
Essential
31. Relevant clinical experience
32. Experience of working in MDT settings
33. Experience of accurate documenting and recording keeping of clinical information
34. Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy
Desirable
35. Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar
36. Experience in Primary Care
37. Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications