Macmillan Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

The post requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for patients suspected or diagnosed with Gynae-Oncology cancers who have been referred to the gynae oncology surgical team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist must be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to provide high quality care to these patients and their significant others during and after their treatment and should know when to refer on to other professionals for more specialist guidance, support, advice and counselling.

The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with these members accordingly to ensure that patients experience a seamless, high quality service. The CNS will need the ability to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice and seek guidance where necessary, to ensure that agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.

Please note, the proposed interview date for this vacancy is 8th February 2024.

Main duties of the job

1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times
2. Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-professional teams locally and within the West Midlands Cancer Alliance
3. A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within Gynae-Oncology services
4. A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
5. Supporting the Band 8 in identifying and assessing clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
6. Actively participating and integrating elements of the Recovery Package e.g. holistic needs assessment, referrals to Health and Well- Being events.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.