Job summary
1x Band 5 Permanent vacancies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 nurse to join the Surgical Oncology Outpatients Team. We cover ENT, Head and Neck, Thoracic, Breast surgery and Gynaecology outpatient clinics. We also have specialist services within this such as our laryngology procedure clinic, tracheostomy care clinic and micro suction clinic providing great developmental opportunities.
We currently have a nurse led wound care clinic which is something we are keen to develop. There is lots of interaction with the multidisciplinary team and working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse practitioners and surgeons means there is a wide range of exposure and learning opportunities.
We are looking for a versatile and adaptable candidate that can apply themselves to be trained across the specialties of our cancer clinics. Good communication skills are essential within this role.
Advert closing: 27th September 2023
Interview Date: 9th October 2023
Main duties of the job
- Focus on supporting with gynaecology procedures
- Managing patient flow and safety in clinical areas
- Wound care and specialised dressings e.g. complex post op head and neck dressings, BAHA dressings
- Allergy testing
- Managing admissions and unwell patients in clinics
- Prioritising tasks
- Supporting specialist clinics
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for supporting clinical outpatient areas, ensuring the delivery of high quality, current evidence-based nursing.
You will be expected to apply knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and act as your patient's advocate to achieve person-centered individualised care.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a positivepatient experience
Carry out thorough assessments and implement personalised care plans
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, whilstmaintaining best practice and the highest possible standards.
Responsible for managing unwell patients in an outpatient area when patients are being admitted from clinics.
To have an awareness of psycho-social factors that may be affecting patients attending oncology clinics.
*Please see attached Job Description for full details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for supporting clinical outpatient areas, ensuring the delivery of high quality, current evidence-based nursing.
You will be expected to apply knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and act as your patient's advocate to achieve person-centered individualised care.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a positivepatient experience
Carry out thorough assessments and implement personalised care plans
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, whilstmaintaining best practice and the highest possible standards.
Responsible for managing unwell patients in an outpatient area when patients are being admitted from clinics.
To have an awareness of psycho-social factors that may be affecting patients attending oncology clinics.
*Please see attached Job Description for full details*
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Awareness of responsibility as nurse e.g. duty of candor
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- able to give examples of appropriate escalation in difficult situations
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Completion of preceptorship
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Student supervision course
- CPD relevant to clinical areas
Skills
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- IV medication administration
- Supervision of junior staff
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
- Oncology experience
- Surgical Experience
- Outpatient experience
- Experience as NIC/coordinating a shift
- Evidence of link nurse role
- able to give examples of appropriate escalation in difficult situations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Awareness of responsibility as nurse e.g. duty of candor
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- able to give examples of appropriate escalation in difficult situations
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Completion of preceptorship
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Student supervision course
- CPD relevant to clinical areas
Skills
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- IV medication administration
- Supervision of junior staff
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
- Oncology experience
- Surgical Experience
- Outpatient experience
- Experience as NIC/coordinating a shift
- Evidence of link nurse role
- able to give examples of appropriate escalation in difficult situations
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).
