Oncology Nurse Specialist

Job summary

We have an excellent band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist Job opportunity for someone who is passionate about Oncology, what we are looking for is someone who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, and competent in the field of Oncology to come join our developing team on the A6.

Your responsibilities will include providing Oncology treatment information, psychological support, advice on symptom management and on occasion you be expected to help in the delivery of treatment within the unit. You will act as a Key Worker to our oncology patients, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team across the network helping to create and maintain a robust oncology outpatient service.

Successful candidates require excellent communication skills, experience in SACT Oncology delivery, with a passion to provide high standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients pathways, They will be expected to Following UKONs guidelines and SOPs from Weston Park Hospital which will support you to provide appropriate advice to patients and know how and when to escalate when they become unwell.

Full time role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will act as the patients Key Worker throughout their chemotherapy journey, your role will be to ensure that patients are fully prepared prior to commencing treatment in order to prevent delays and relieve anxieties as much as possible.

You will be meeting individuals health and wellbeing throughout their cancer journey, as well as providing and receiving complex and sensitive information. You will promote best practice in health and safety, ensuring equality, diversity and individual rights at all times.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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