Older Adults with Cancer Nurse Specialist

Job summary

This job is to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the newly developed older Adults with Cancer Service. The CNS will work alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner with patients aged 65 and over who are to receive systemic anti cancer therapy (SACT). The role will be a mixture of phone clinics and Face to Face, alongside regular contact with patients. The role will be working closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, and make appropriate referrals when necessary. The CNS will work closely not only with the ACP, but also the Oncology consultants and other site specific CNS nurses. The CNS will provide expert advice and implement patient care, and look to assess our patients using a comprehensive geriatric assessment framework. The post holder will be able to provide expert advice to our patients who phone through for advice, and ensure they receive timely interventions. The CNS will aim to provide the highest quality clinical care and advice to cancer patients This role will play a pivotal part in developing this new service.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

Work with the ACP in oncology to use comprehensive geriatric assessment to assess and support older adults with cancer, pre their SACT treatments and support them throughout their treatment pathway. Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team. Assess new patients in the clinical area a, identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient. Undertake follow up clinics under supervision Provide clinical advice and support to health care professionals within and across organisational boundaries. To formulate individualised patient treatment care programmes in conjunction with the medical/nursing team considering

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes

• Maintain own professional development
• Manages own caseload, and coordinates patient journey across divisions and organisational boundaries
• Works in close collaboration with ACP to ensure service meets patient's need.
• Undertakes complex assessments and review/follow up of patients and carer
• Research and Audit
• Undertakes evidence based practice and ensures dissemination of relevant research and best practice

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Plymouth Universitys Hospital NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL68DH

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Plymouth Universitys Hospital NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL68DH

Employer's website

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

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