Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Macmillan Acute Oncology
Division: Planned Care
Care Group: Cancer Services
Band: 7
Salary: £41,659 - £47,672 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Monday 31st July 2023
We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be expected to work as part of a team who provides specialist oncology advice for the diagnosis, management, treatment and on-going care of cancer patients presenting with acute symptoms from cancer.
As a Macmillan Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Clinical Nurse Specialist you will ensure that all patients presenting with oncological emergencies will be managed in line with the agreed pathways and will benefit from expert advice and support as required according to their specific needs. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates that will have the unique opportunity to contribute to further development of a well-established and successful service with new innovative ideas.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Macmillan Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a member of Acute Oncology Medway Service. The post holder will work alongside four Macmillan AOS/CUP CNSs, closely with two Medical Oncology Consultants and AOS coordinator.
The post holder will undertake a rotation with the other CNSs in the AOS team, to provide weekend and Bank Holiday cover for the development of a 7 day Assessment and Advice Service for cancer patients presenting or admitted at Medway Foundation Trust.
The post holder will undertake clinical responsibilities providing an initial expert assessment and advice on the management of patients presenting with oncological emergencies such as MSCC, Neutropenic Sepsis, hypercalcaemia and other, facilitating appropriate investigations, treatment plan and a speedy referral to the appropriate team, reassuring safe and best quality of care from admission to discharge.
The post holder will undertake daily ward rounds alongside the Oncology Consultant or independently, reassuring oncological plans are in place and are followed efficiently, for all patients admitted with side effects from Systemic Anticancer Treatment (SACT), progression of disease from cancer or while on the diagnostic pathway.
The Macmillan Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary CNS will liaise with all appropriate medical and specialist teams, Palliative Care team, Radiology, Pathology, Site Specific MDTs and will work in close relationship with KOC Oncology Consultants.
The post holder will be a member of CUP MDT, facilitating the MUO (Malignancy of Undefined Origin) pathway and will undertake Key Worker responsibilities for confirmed CUP patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Macmillan Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a member of Acute Oncology Medway Service. The post holder will work alongside four Macmillan AOS/CUP CNSs, closely with two Medical Oncology Consultants and AOS coordinator.
The post holder will undertake a rotation with the other CNSs in the AOS team, to provide weekend and Bank Holiday cover for the development of a 7 day Assessment and Advice Service for cancer patients presenting or admitted at Medway Foundation Trust.
The post holder will undertake clinical responsibilities providing an initial expert assessment and advice on the management of patients presenting with oncological emergencies such as MSCC, Neutropenic Sepsis, hypercalcaemia and other, facilitating appropriate investigations, treatment plan and a speedy referral to the appropriate team, reassuring safe and best quality of care from admission to discharge.
The post holder will undertake daily ward rounds alongside the Oncology Consultant or independently, reassuring oncological plans are in place and are followed efficiently, for all patients admitted with side effects from Systemic Anticancer Treatment (SACT), progression of disease from cancer or while on the diagnostic pathway.
The Macmillan Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary CNS will liaise with all appropriate medical and specialist teams, Palliative Care team, Radiology, Pathology, Site Specific MDTs and will work in close relationship with KOC Oncology Consultants.
The post holder will be a member of CUP MDT, facilitating the MUO (Malignancy of Undefined Origin) pathway and will undertake Key Worker responsibilities for confirmed CUP patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership Course
- SACT university accredited qualification
Desirable
- Oncology/Cancer experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda for speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist oncology area delivering effective patient focused care
Skills
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Time management and organisation skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership Course
- SACT university accredited qualification
Desirable
- Oncology/Cancer experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda for speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist oncology area delivering effective patient focused care
Skills
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Time management and organisation skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
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).
