Job summary
Are you a band 5 Registered nurse looking to develop your career in Cancer Care?
Are you interested in applying for a 12 month award winning development programme at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
We have an exciting opportunity for two nurses to apply for a Band 5 development nurse post for a secondment or fixed term period of 12 months. This development post offers the band 5 nurse the opportunity to develop and gain experience and skills in cancer nursing in order to apply for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role.
This programme has won a national Macmillan Excellence award in 2022 and has developed two band 5 nurses who have successfully applied for band 6 cancer CNS posts.
The 12-month programme consists of:
- Practice placements in Medicine, Surgery and Palliative Care.
- Completion of competencies linked to Macmillan Competency Framework
- Funded Courses including Royal Marsden Foundations in cancer Care
- Mentor support
Main duties of the job
This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity for a band 5 with an interest in working with cancer patients to develop their skills and to learn about the multiple different CNS roles within the Trust.
During this year you will be given the opportunity to work within all the cancer teams in the Trust including palliative care. Your experiences will not just be limited to the clinical elements, you will spend time with the non-clinical staff that support our cancer patients and will be given the opportunity to see treatments where possible at other Trusts. You will be provided with skills and educational bases to enable you to go on to a junior CNS role.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Were
a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and childrens ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Macmillan Development
Staff Nurses post, which gives the post holder the opportunity to gain skills
and experiences within the field of specialist cancer nursing. This includes
the whole of the patient journey from diagnosis, treatment, living with and end
of life.
The Macmillan Development
Staff Nurse will work with the Cancer and Palliative Care CNSs to develop
their knowledge of treatments, side effects, and the psychosocial impact of
cancer. They will also develop their skills, of assessment, implementation of
care and advanced communication with this group of patients. They may also take
responsibility for a group of patients under the supervision of one of the
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Macmillan Development
Staff Nurses post, which gives the post holder the opportunity to gain skills
and experiences within the field of specialist cancer nursing. This includes
the whole of the patient journey from diagnosis, treatment, living with and end
of life.
The Macmillan Development
Staff Nurse will work with the Cancer and Palliative Care CNSs to develop
their knowledge of treatments, side effects, and the psychosocial impact of
cancer. They will also develop their skills, of assessment, implementation of
care and advanced communication with this group of patients. They may also take
responsibility for a group of patients under the supervision of one of the
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
- Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Team player and able to problem solves to meet team objectives
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Able to remain calm under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner
- Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Supports patient equality and diversity
- Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Awareness of current political and professional issues
Desirable
- IV drug administration
- Previous use of electronic patient record systems
- (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to delivering a high quality service
- Willingness to learn and to develop new skills over a short period of time
- Willingness to travel within the west Suffolk locality
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience
- Ability to work to clear protocols guidelines within role boundaries
Desirable
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Previous mentorship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- BLS/ILS
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
- Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Team player and able to problem solves to meet team objectives
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Able to remain calm under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner
- Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Supports patient equality and diversity
- Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Awareness of current political and professional issues
Desirable
- IV drug administration
- Previous use of electronic patient record systems
- (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to delivering a high quality service
- Willingness to learn and to develop new skills over a short period of time
- Willingness to travel within the west Suffolk locality
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience
- Ability to work to clear protocols guidelines within role boundaries
Desirable
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Previous mentorship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- BLS/ILS
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
