Job summary
Within the Cancer Nursing Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit a dynamic cancer nurse to the post of Band 6 Gynaecological Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. This post is based at York Hospital but the post holder will need the ability to travel between sites.
The role requires a registered nurse who can work autonomously within their scope of practiceand support the team to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers.
You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.
The principal role of the post holder is to work within a high-quality specialist service to meet the needs of the patient with a Gynae Cancer.
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and information resources for multi-disciplinary staff, colleagues, patients and families. The post holder will support the physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient who has a diagnosis of a gynae cancer.
The post holder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The post holder along with the rest of the CNS team will work to deliver evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are:
- Provide a professional, proactive and sensitive service to cancer patients and their relatives.
- Will act as a main point of contact for patients, carers and wider healthcare team to provide (in conjunction with the Cancer Care Coordinator), high quality patient care through proactive identification of needs which require a level of clinical knowledge utilising approved tools and procedures.
- Collaborate and communicate with the wider healthcare team acting as a resource to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the health and quality of life of the patient, improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
- Be responsible for the coordination of the administrative function within the complex cancer pathways arranging investigations, appointments and Multi-Disciplinary Team discussion in a timely manner to ensure waiting time targets are not breached and patient's needs are met.
- Will be expected to manage and prioritise the running of the service and work flexibly to the needs of the service, which can often be demanding and unexpected.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Band 5 or equivalent, within the specialty
- oExperience of undertaking Audit and Standard setting
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- oUnderstanding of national guidance on Cancer pathways
- oKnowledge of standards of professional practice
- oKnowledge of current issues within healthcare
- oKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Level 1) with NMC pin number - adult
- oDiploma level education or equivalent
- oRecognised teaching and assessing qualification
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oWilling to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in the specialty
- oWorking towards degree or equivalent
- oNon-medical prescriber
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Band 5 or equivalent, within the specialty
- oExperience of undertaking Audit and Standard setting
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- oUnderstanding of national guidance on Cancer pathways
- oKnowledge of standards of professional practice
- oKnowledge of current issues within healthcare
- oKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Level 1) with NMC pin number - adult
- oDiploma level education or equivalent
- oRecognised teaching and assessing qualification
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oWilling to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in the specialty
- oWorking towards degree or equivalent
- oNon-medical prescriber
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).
