Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our continuously developing gynaecology oncology nursing team
The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the lead clinic nurse specialist with the continuous improvement of the department, maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience.
You will work closely with the multi - disciplinary team receiving referrals for any Fast track referrals to supporting patients and their relative with a cancer diagnosis and signpost referrers to more appropriate services if required.
You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have a proactive management style, anticipating and dealing with issues constructively within the multidisciplinary team setting. You must be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing fast paced workload, across all sites of the Trust, including the community diagnostic centres
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist nursing and support care provision for patients with gynaecology cancer, working within the hospital setting. To help develop services to provide a holistic, supportive and co-ordinated service to patients at all stages of the care pathway.
as part of the specialist gynaecology specialist team, undertaking the assessment and triage of patients on a fast track pathway, ensuring patients and carers receive high quality care, support and advice.
The post holder will be a registered nurse who is motivated and will adhere to the principles of the CHFT four pillars.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Duties
Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of multi-professional
education programmes related to gynaecology cancer.
- Develop and provide training and competencies for all gynaecology cancer.
- To participate in providing written information on all aspects of gynaecology cancer management for patients.
- Participate in the supervision and teaching of pre and post registration students, new staff members, junior medical staff, and others wishing to observe the gynaecology oncology service.
- Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required.
Ensure suitable and effective learning environments for students. Financial Duties
To be aware of the Unit budget and Trust goals.
3.5 Managing Self Participate in regular supervision and Macmillan reviews.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your owndevelopment plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
- To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
- To be responsible for meeting the educational needs of gynaecology patients and their families.
- To participate in all the relevant needs for peer review.
- With the lead cancer nurse and the lead clinical nurse specialist, to support the development cancer nursing and supportive care for cancer patients in Calderdale and Huddersfield.
- To promote continuity along the patient pathway, liaising where appropriate with other care settings and professionals.
- To be involved in the annual review of all written information available for patients and carers, ensuring these are offered and are accessible at all points of the pathway of care.
- To attend lead cancer nurse meetings, team briefings and other appropriate local and network meetings as required
- Promote the use of evidence-based practice.
- Take part in audit work as required and maintain collection of workload data.
- Participate in clinical governance activities as appropriate.
- Contribute towards evaluating the clinical effectiveness of the team.
- Monitor and ensure standards of care are maintained and that policies/procedures and protocols are adhered to.
- Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of patient review, audit and research according to Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
- Contribute to the development of nursing research, including where relevant, publishing outcomes.
Be aware of equality and diversity agenda and act within its guidance
Undertake advanced communication skills training.
Managerial Duties
Support the Lead nurse /General Manager in developing the Gynaecology oncology management service.
Actively support the implementation of government directives relating to gynaecology cancer management.
- Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.
- To participate in investigation of incident/complaints when required, including preparing detailed report/letters to complainants.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Duties
Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of multi-professional
education programmes related to gynaecology cancer.
- Develop and provide training and competencies for all gynaecology cancer.
- To participate in providing written information on all aspects of gynaecology cancer management for patients.
- Participate in the supervision and teaching of pre and post registration students, new staff members, junior medical staff, and others wishing to observe the gynaecology oncology service.
- Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required.
Ensure suitable and effective learning environments for students. Financial Duties
To be aware of the Unit budget and Trust goals.
3.5 Managing Self Participate in regular supervision and Macmillan reviews.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your owndevelopment plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
- To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
- To be responsible for meeting the educational needs of gynaecology patients and their families.
- To participate in all the relevant needs for peer review.
- With the lead cancer nurse and the lead clinical nurse specialist, to support the development cancer nursing and supportive care for cancer patients in Calderdale and Huddersfield.
- To promote continuity along the patient pathway, liaising where appropriate with other care settings and professionals.
- To be involved in the annual review of all written information available for patients and carers, ensuring these are offered and are accessible at all points of the pathway of care.
- To attend lead cancer nurse meetings, team briefings and other appropriate local and network meetings as required
- Promote the use of evidence-based practice.
- Take part in audit work as required and maintain collection of workload data.
- Participate in clinical governance activities as appropriate.
- Contribute towards evaluating the clinical effectiveness of the team.
- Monitor and ensure standards of care are maintained and that policies/procedures and protocols are adhered to.
- Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of patient review, audit and research according to Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
- Contribute to the development of nursing research, including where relevant, publishing outcomes.
Be aware of equality and diversity agenda and act within its guidance
Undertake advanced communication skills training.
Managerial Duties
Support the Lead nurse /General Manager in developing the Gynaecology oncology management service.
Actively support the implementation of government directives relating to gynaecology cancer management.
- Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.
- To participate in investigation of incident/complaints when required, including preparing detailed report/letters to complainants.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Cancer qualification or equivalent
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
- Other post graduate qualification relevant to post
- Advanced communication skills training
- Counselling skills or equivalent
- Level 2 Psychology Skills Training
- e-IRMER training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Recent relevant experience working within a Clinical Specialist Role
- Knowledge /experience within Oncology nursing
- Knowledge of the management of women's health Gynaecology cancers and knowledge of investigation of gynaecology cancer and treatments
- An Understanding of the fast-track referral process and cancer pathway and the faster diagnostic pathway
- Evidence of MDT working
Desirable
- An understanding and appreciation of different computerised systems and records, Able to use IT equipment effectively
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Cancer qualification or equivalent
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
- Other post graduate qualification relevant to post
- Advanced communication skills training
- Counselling skills or equivalent
- Level 2 Psychology Skills Training
- e-IRMER training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Recent relevant experience working within a Clinical Specialist Role
- Knowledge /experience within Oncology nursing
- Knowledge of the management of women's health Gynaecology cancers and knowledge of investigation of gynaecology cancer and treatments
- An Understanding of the fast-track referral process and cancer pathway and the faster diagnostic pathway
- Evidence of MDT working
Desirable
- An understanding and appreciation of different computerised systems and records, Able to use IT equipment effectively
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
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).
