Job summary
We have really exciting opportunity for you to join our Acute Oncology Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover maternity leave for 12 months. The Acute Oncology Service at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust provides a 7 day service which includes managing patients within our Acute Oncology Assessment Bay.
The team is pivotal in providing early input of specialist oncology assessment, advice and clinical management for unscheduled oncology emergency admissions with regard to complications related to chemotherapy, complications of cancer or suspected unknown primary cancer.
We are looking for an inspirational and forward-thinking nurse who is passionate about acute oncology. You must have extensive oncology/chemotherapy/haematology experience and be able to provide sound clinical decision-making skills.
This role will involve weekend and bank holiday working.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure timely, effective, and improved care for patients with complications of chemotherapy (early recognition, better treatment, early nurse led discharge and reduce length of stay)
- Ensure timely, effective and improved care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to specialist oncology team, palliative care team etc)
- To ensure proactive delivery of preventative care to minimise the risks of the effects of chemotherapy
- Working in conjunction with the Oncologists/Haematologists/Inpatient Areas.
- The post holder will provide advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills, and experience
- The post holder will work alongside other clinical colleagues in oncology, haematology, palliative care, emergency care, acute medicine, radiology, and pathology to ensure quality of care to the patients is maximised. This will include the development of clinical guidelines and education programmes.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide advice to patients receiving chemotherapy, make an assessment of the patient over the telephone and put into place a plan of care/follow up or advice for the patient.
- The acute oncology team currently provide support at 2 MDTS: MSCC weekly and CUP 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday of every month. The post holder will attend and assist the MDT coordinator to ensure correct outcomes are recorded & actioned.
- You will require Advanced Health Assessment and Non-medical prescribing for oncology/haematology patients that present to the acute oncology assessment bay on ward 35 or any cancer patients seen in the trust including the Arden Cancer Centre.
- Request radiological examinations for oncology/haematology patients these include chest/abdominal x-rays and ultrasound abdominal scans.
- The Acute Oncology Team are also the Key worker for Cancer of Unknown Primary patients undergoing investigations for a malignancy of unidentified origin.
- 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
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- A knowledgeable team leader, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/speciality
- A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles e.g suturing.
- Responsible for training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas.
- Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
- Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
- Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide advice to patients receiving chemotherapy, make an assessment of the patient over the telephone and put into place a plan of care/follow up or advice for the patient.
- The acute oncology team currently provide support at 2 MDTS: MSCC weekly and CUP 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday of every month. The post holder will attend and assist the MDT coordinator to ensure correct outcomes are recorded & actioned.
- You will require Advanced Health Assessment and Non-medical prescribing for oncology/haematology patients that present to the acute oncology assessment bay on ward 35 or any cancer patients seen in the trust including the Arden Cancer Centre.
- Request radiological examinations for oncology/haematology patients these include chest/abdominal x-rays and ultrasound abdominal scans.
- The Acute Oncology Team are also the Key worker for Cancer of Unknown Primary patients undergoing investigations for a malignancy of unidentified origin.
- 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
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- A knowledgeable team leader, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/speciality
- A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles e.g suturing.
- Responsible for training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas.
- Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
- Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
- Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
