Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 SACT Clinical Nurse Specialists to support the existing Oncology SACT Clinical Nurse Specialist Team by delivering cancer services and pathways at HUTH within the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital.
This dynamic team, recently nominated at the HYCCN awards for going the extra mile, is looking for three individuals keen to be part of this ever-evolving and growing service and will continue to go the extra mile for their patients.
This role is either fixed term 18 Months or secondment if current manager approves.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a multidisciplinary team member providing comprehensive care for cancer patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
As a clinical nurse specialist, the post holder, in conjunction with the existing team, will provide specialist knowledge, advice, and SACT support and care to patients, carers, and other health professionals.
You will act as a first point of contact for individuals who need to access the specialist service and will provide advice and ongoing support to colleagues in other services as required.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing nurse-led initiatives encompassing support and treatment of physical and psychological side effects of patients undergoing treatment.
You will assess and implement care, keep adequate records, ensure the effective delivery of care, support specialist procedures, and provide ongoing support to patients, carers and other health professionals.
The post holder will assist the CNS team with undertaking research and audits, as well as specialist education and training for other junior staff members and students.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of completed level 6 or level 7 Qualification, or working towards
- Completed UKONs SACT Passport
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 12 months Oncology/Haematology experience
- Experience of mentoring and/or facilitating learners
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Counselling skills
- Venepuncture, cannulation & CVAD management
Desirable
- PICC line placer
- Knowledge of, or experience in using Aria Oncology IT system.
- Experience in delivering formal/informal training and education
- Experience of working as a band 6
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, the delivery of SACT)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (aware of UKONs and cancer strategies)
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of completed level 6 or level 7 Qualification, or working towards
- Completed UKONs SACT Passport
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 12 months Oncology/Haematology experience
- Experience of mentoring and/or facilitating learners
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Counselling skills
- Venepuncture, cannulation & CVAD management
Desirable
- PICC line placer
- Knowledge of, or experience in using Aria Oncology IT system.
- Experience in delivering formal/informal training and education
- Experience of working as a band 6
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, the delivery of SACT)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (aware of UKONs and cancer strategies)
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
