Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare Trust is developing new ways of working for senior cancer nurses in all areas of cancer care. We are now looking for Oncology nurse specialists to join our existing team supporting the oncologists to deliver a consultant led rather than consultant delivered services.
This is an exciting and varied role for a senior nurse with Oncology and urology experience to deliver four nurse led clinics a week for patients on oral systemic anti-cancer treatments and those requiring supportive management
With mentor support (nursing and medical), the post holder will integrate into the existing Specialist Oncology team working as an autonomous practitioner to carry out their extended roles in clinic.
A fundamental part of the role will include assessing patients fitness and analysing results prior to each treatment using skills to take a thorough history, assess toxicity and arrange and track relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, radiographs).
The post holder will also have skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing or new medical conditions. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving services and quality. You will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role working within the guidelines of agreed clinical protocols.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and you will be required to have extensive post registration experience in oncology/urology care.
As a senior member of our nursing team Advanced clinical knowledge and skills are required to work as a core team member, working autonomously isessential.You will require evidence of clinical leadership and managing change, delivering teaching programmes and possess excellent advanced communication skills with the ability to manage resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a calm head in a challenging environment.
The post holder will ideally be keen to take advantage of all learning opportunities available to advance practice and this will be fully supported. Applicants must hold a minimum of degree and may wish to work towards a further masters qualification.
ESHT is committed to helping its staff develop through learning, as well as opportunities for career development and leadership. Come and be part of our team providing first class services to our cancer patients.
The post will be full-time and will require travel between both Conquest and EDGH with an even split between the 2 sites.
We can offer the post over 4 days. We have a full team meet on a Wednesday and availability to learn within the MDM.
About us
We are proud to provide "Outstanding" care and be a great place to work.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level one registration (degree or equivalent)
- ENB 237 or equivalent
- Diploma level qualification in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continued professional development in oncology or urology
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years post registration experience with a minimum of two years in Oncology at band 6 or above
- Experience of administration or cytotoxic chemotherapy agents and their side effects
Desirable
- Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related specialist
- Experience of venepuncture and cannulation
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven listening / counselling skills Knowledge and experience of handing complex relationships
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
- Able to negotiate with and influence the work of staff who are not managed within the team
- Awareness of changing trends within oncology care
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of audit
- Experience of research
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if applicable
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects trust values
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level one registration (degree or equivalent)
- ENB 237 or equivalent
- Diploma level qualification in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continued professional development in oncology or urology
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years post registration experience with a minimum of two years in Oncology at band 6 or above
- Experience of administration or cytotoxic chemotherapy agents and their side effects
Desirable
- Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related specialist
- Experience of venepuncture and cannulation
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven listening / counselling skills Knowledge and experience of handing complex relationships
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
- Able to negotiate with and influence the work of staff who are not managed within the team
- Awareness of changing trends within oncology care
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of audit
- Experience of research
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance if applicable
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects trust values
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
