Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the support and care needs of patients with thoracic and rarer cancers. Patients with lung cancers, brain tumours, head and neck and thyroid cancers and sarcoma make up the wide patient cohort. The post is part of a team of nurses offering care and support to this complex range of cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual with established cancer nursing experience and with an interest in lung and /or rarer cancers. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to support patients and carers throughout their cancer journey is a vital aspect of the role. Although the post is based at Stoke Mandeville, cross site working is necessary for clinical work and needs of the service.
As part of this team, you will be linked to the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit and the nature of the role requires close liaison with our Primary Care team, Tertiary Trust Colleagues in Harefield and Oxford, and our hospital and community Palliative Care teams. You will be supported to access relevant training and development appropriate to the role, and you will be encouraged to access regular reflective supervision.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and preferably a sound knowledge base in Lung and Rarer care or other cancer tumour sites is essential. Previous experience as a CNS is desirable although not essential. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations. You must be able to document your actions accurately and comprehensively with good IT skills. You need to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team completing referrals to a wide range of professionals to meet patient needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and preferably a sound knowledge base in Lung and Rarer care or other cancer tumour sites is essential. Previous experience as a CNS is desirable although not essential. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations. You must be able to document your actions accurately and comprehensively with good IT skills. You need to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team completing referrals to a wide range of professionals to meet patient needs.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse - 1st level with NMC
- Oncology/Chemotherapy/Palliative care cancer qualification/module
- Teaching/training qualification and/or substantial teaching experience
- National Advance Communications Skills Course or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- ECDL or similar IT qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Oncology/GI/palliative care experience
- Experience of working within and/or with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in delivering and evaluating teaching programmes to health care professionals including medical staff
- Experience of and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding and up to date knowledge of issues relevant (cancer/cancer treatment complications, palliative care and end of life care)
- Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to UGI cancers and the broader cancer, palliative and end of life care agenda
- Effective interpersonal skills (including the use of advanced communication skills), to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of settings over the phone
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
- Effective IT skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work across site and Domiciliary visits if required
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse - 1st level with NMC
- Oncology/Chemotherapy/Palliative care cancer qualification/module
- Teaching/training qualification and/or substantial teaching experience
- National Advance Communications Skills Course or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- ECDL or similar IT qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Oncology/GI/palliative care experience
- Experience of working within and/or with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in delivering and evaluating teaching programmes to health care professionals including medical staff
- Experience of and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding and up to date knowledge of issues relevant (cancer/cancer treatment complications, palliative care and end of life care)
- Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to UGI cancers and the broader cancer, palliative and end of life care agenda
- Effective interpersonal skills (including the use of advanced communication skills), to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of settings over the phone
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
- Effective IT skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work across site and Domiciliary visits if required
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).
