Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled nurse to join our existing Acute Oncology Team at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will give advice and implement patient care in the area of Acute Oncology, which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience, however a development role will be considered for candidates with the right potential.This is an exciting time for the service to expand its cover for this group of patients
Main duties of the job
To give advice and implement patient care in the area of Acute Oncology, which require specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience. The post holder will work alongside other clinical colleagues in general oncology, palliative care, A&E, acute medicine, radiology, and pathology to ensure quality of care to patients is maximised. This will include the development of clinical guidelines and education programmes.
The post holder will paly a key role in the Acute Oncology Team (AOT) and in the delivery of acute oncology services throughout the Trust. The post holder will provide early input of specialist care to oncology patients enabling:
Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer treatment (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge).
Faster and better care of patients with complications of their cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to specialist oncology team, palliative care team etc)
Appropriate investigation of patients who might benefit from treatment for unknown primary cancers (targeted investigations, rapid triage of patients into specialist oncology or palliative care.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED TO THIS VACANCY INFORMATION
General
Assess, plan, implement/co-ordinate and evaluate programmes of evidence based nursing care
Provide expert advice on clinical practice
Provide specialist education and training to others
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivered.
Assist with the development of nursing services within the specialist field
Job description
Job responsibilities
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED TO THIS VACANCY INFORMATION
General
Assess, plan, implement/co-ordinate and evaluate programmes of evidence based nursing care
Provide expert advice on clinical practice
Provide specialist education and training to others
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivered.
Assist with the development of nursing services within the specialist field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, Educated to degree level, evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical examinations course, Advanced Communications Skills
Experience
Essential
- oSufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post this will include experience and knowledge within oncology oHigh level advanced clinical skills and knowledge. oExperience in teaching and training of staff oInvolvement in Nursing audit and Research oAn awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality. oUp to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality.
Desirable
- Ward management experience
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings. oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication oAble to analyse data and provide written reports. o IT skills. oAble to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters. oKnowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area. oAble to present information to professional groups. oAble to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. oIn conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients. oAbility to clinically lead and influence staff oAble to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework. oAssertive. oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. oAbility to manage own workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, Educated to degree level, evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical examinations course, Advanced Communications Skills
Experience
Essential
- oSufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post this will include experience and knowledge within oncology oHigh level advanced clinical skills and knowledge. oExperience in teaching and training of staff oInvolvement in Nursing audit and Research oAn awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality. oUp to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality.
Desirable
- Ward management experience
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings. oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication oAble to analyse data and provide written reports. o IT skills. oAble to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters. oKnowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area. oAble to present information to professional groups. oAble to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. oIn conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients. oAbility to clinically lead and influence staff oAble to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework. oAssertive. oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. oAbility to manage own workload
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.
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.
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
