Job summary
This post will provide a comprehensive specialist service to clients with Head and Neck Cancer
They will act as an expert and resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Provide and receive complex, sensitive / highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, barriers to understanding
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team
The post holder will act as a role model for other nurses by demonstrating specialist knowledge/skills and promote opportunities for their professional development
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance
There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership within this area of care and will lead and develop specialist education.
The post holder will act as the key worker and liaise with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and receive complex, sensitive / highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, barriers to understanding
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team
The post holder will act as a role model for other nurses by demonstrating specialist knowledge/skills and promote opportunities for their professional development
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance
There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and receive complex, sensitive / highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, barriers to understanding
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team
The post holder will act as a role model for other nurses by demonstrating specialist knowledge/skills and promote opportunities for their professional development
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance
There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
