Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist Team at UHD. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Gynae-oncology CNS Team based at Poole. There may be a need to work with the Gynae-oncology team on the Bournemouth site to help support the patient pathway across both our areas to work towards developing a UHD Gynae-Oncology Cancer CNS Service.
The post holder will work within the team to deliver high-quality, patient centred care to individuals with or at risk of gynaecological cancers. A key focus of this role is the identification, support and ongoing management of patients and families affected by Lynch syndrome, ensuring timely risk assessment, surveillance, education and coordination of care across the cancer pathway.
It will work closely with members of the Gynaecology Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is a significant Gynae/Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Main duties of the job
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing
Desirable
- evidence of ongoing development related to subject
- teaching/assessment qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- understanding of gynaecological cancers
- knowledge of lynch syndrome
Desirable
- knowledge of genetics in oncology
Technical Skills and competences
Essential
- Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management
- strong communication skills
- ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress
Desirable
- advanced communication skills
- psychological skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute speciality
- Experience providing complex patient support, information and holistic assessment.
- Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments, and their related management of side effects
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a CNS
- Experience in hereditary cancer syndromes or genetic counselling pathways
- Experience of managing case loads
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- ability to work unsupervised
- professional
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing
Desirable
- evidence of ongoing development related to subject
- teaching/assessment qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- understanding of gynaecological cancers
- knowledge of lynch syndrome
Desirable
- knowledge of genetics in oncology
Technical Skills and competences
Essential
- Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management
- strong communication skills
- ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress
Desirable
- advanced communication skills
- psychological skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute speciality
- Experience providing complex patient support, information and holistic assessment.
- Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments, and their related management of side effects
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a CNS
- Experience in hereditary cancer syndromes or genetic counselling pathways
- Experience of managing case loads
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- ability to work unsupervised
- professional
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
