Job summary
Acute oncology service provision was identified in 2009 as a key recommendation of the National Chemotherapy Advisory Group (NCAG) for improving quality and safety of emergency care for those patients with previously undiagnosed cancer and complications of cancer or treatment. The role has since been consolidated and now covers haemato-oncology as well as solid tumour oncology.
AOHS is an exciting and evolving speciality that brings together disciplines from oncology, haematology, emergency care (ED), acute medicine and palliative care as well as community teams to provide a cohesive service for patients presenting with haemato-oncological emergencies.
AOHS aims to provide a co-ordinated approach to the care of cancer patients presenting as an emergency. AOHS provides an ambulatory care model and is pro-active in avoiding hospital admissions. The investigations and treatment strategies undertaken in AOHS deliver the same benefits as inpatient care. AOHS are vital for providing consistent and high-quality care for patients, for optimising clinician time and expertise and ensuring the best use of NHS resource. As specialists in cancer care we are best placed to meet the complex needs of acutely presenting cancer patients across a wide variety of clinical contexts. Every year, over 10,000 people contacts and are assessed by AOHS and 89% of these patients are managed as an outpatient and not admitted to the acute Trust.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, you will be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. You will take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust in professional and public settings
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
- To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
- To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
- To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.
- Communicate with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues and support other members of the ward/department in this.
- To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.
- To plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well being.
- To assist the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff attend mandatory training and up-dates as required.
- In the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, ensure the clinical environment is adequately staffed with an appropriate skill mix and take all possible action to minimise risks when optimum staffing levels are compromised.
- To monitor the clinical activities of the nursing team and support workers in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nurse.
- To attend and participate in meetings as required, deputising for the Ward/ Department Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
- To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
- To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
- To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.
- Communicate with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues and support other members of the ward/department in this.
- To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.
- To plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well being.
- To assist the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff attend mandatory training and up-dates as required.
- In the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, ensure the clinical environment is adequately staffed with an appropriate skill mix and take all possible action to minimise risks when optimum staffing levels are compromised.
- To monitor the clinical activities of the nursing team and support workers in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nurse.
- To attend and participate in meetings as required, deputising for the Ward/ Department Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
