Job summary
Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based within the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. The unit was established in 1996, under the name of St Luke's Cancer Centre, and serves a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex. It is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the existing Malignancy of Unknown Origin/ Carcinoma of Unknown primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist team. This is a new and exciting role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients who come under the remit of a suspected cancer with Non-Specific Symptoms referred to the center from the GP, patients presenting with a Malignancy of Unknown Origin and patients diagnosed with a Cancer of Unknown Primary.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, Clinical Nurse Specialist, to provide keyworker support to these patients alongside developing and expanding an already excellent service.The post holder will be expected to contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of a quality service to patients and lead and develop this specialist nursing service within the Trust, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Oncology Service and responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients who come under the remit of a suspected cancer with Non-Specific Symptoms, Malignancy of Unknown Origin and Cancer of Unknown Primary.
The key function of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to co-ordinate the delivery of a comprehensive NSS, and MUO/CUP Service within the Trust.
The post holder will work clinically and strategically with the local MDTs to monitor and develop policy, training and services against local and National guidelines including relevant IOG guidance and Cancer Measures.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
This autonomous role will provide Care and support to patients with non-specific but serious symptoms (NSS) who are referred into the service via the GP. They will Triage all incoming referrals from primary care, perform clinical assessment including degree of frailty, obtain full medical history; and request appropriate investigations as required via Nurse led clinics (face to face or virtual).
This role will also provide Care and support to patients with a confirmed malignancy of unknown origin or Cancer of unknown Primary. These roles will involve presenting patients at NSS andCUP, MDT.
Working closely with Medicine, Oncology, surgery, clinical diagnostics and primary care to support the faster diagnosis and improve outcomes for NSS, MUO and CUP patients;
The post holder will provide expert care and positively impact the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice. They will be a key worker to NSS, CUP, MUO patients, supporting them and their carers and families, through the investigations process and either onward referral to site specific teams or to continue to be their key worker in the CUP service.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience with relevant post registration training and development in cancer care. In addition the post-holder must have excellent communication and decision making skills, be able to work as part of a team, but also work autonomously with minimum supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
This autonomous role will provide Care and support to patients with non-specific but serious symptoms (NSS) who are referred into the service via the GP. They will Triage all incoming referrals from primary care, perform clinical assessment including degree of frailty, obtain full medical history; and request appropriate investigations as required via Nurse led clinics (face to face or virtual).
This role will also provide Care and support to patients with a confirmed malignancy of unknown origin or Cancer of unknown Primary. These roles will involve presenting patients at NSS andCUP, MDT.
Working closely with Medicine, Oncology, surgery, clinical diagnostics and primary care to support the faster diagnosis and improve outcomes for NSS, MUO and CUP patients;
The post holder will provide expert care and positively impact the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice. They will be a key worker to NSS, CUP, MUO patients, supporting them and their carers and families, through the investigations process and either onward referral to site specific teams or to continue to be their key worker in the CUP service.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience with relevant post registration training and development in cancer care. In addition the post-holder must have excellent communication and decision making skills, be able to work as part of a team, but also work autonomously with minimum supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- First level degree in Cancer nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development in SACT
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience
- Advanced assessment qualification
- Independent / Non- medical prescribing qualification
- Advanced communication Skills
- Psychological support Level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise, that is underpinned by a foundation of theory and continues acquired knowledge and skills through CPD
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Consolidation of Nurse Training
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- First level degree in Cancer nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development in SACT
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience
- Advanced assessment qualification
- Independent / Non- medical prescribing qualification
- Advanced communication Skills
- Psychological support Level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise, that is underpinned by a foundation of theory and continues acquired knowledge and skills through CPD
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Consolidation of Nurse Training
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
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).
