Job summary
A fixed term post or secondment opportunity has arisen
within the trust Acute Oncology Service with funding initially secured until
March 2024.
This is a band 6
nursing post, to work alongside the existing team over full time hours.
The post has arisen as the team will be expanding their role to incorporate
work with the SNSS team reviewing cases where patients present with Serious Non
Specific Symptoms which could lead to a cancer diagnosis. It is hoped that
funding will continue beyond next March and this will be subject to business
case approval
If applying for secondment, you must have your line managers
support.
Main duties of the job
In CDDFT the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
(CNS) is defined as a qualified nursing role whose primary purpose is to
provide guidance, support and treatment based on an advanced level of knowledge
to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific
disease/condition.
The Macmillan Acute Oncology Cancer Clinical Nurse
Specialist (CNS) will:
Be
responsible under supervision of the Band 7 CNS for the delivery of
compassionate evidence-based care to patients within the specialist area of
Acute Oncology.
Work as
an autonomous practitioner within the AOS
Team.
Be
responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills
in clinical decision-making in the management of patients within the specialist
area of Acute Oncology .
Provide a
continuing supportive service inclusive of information and advice within acute,
primary and community settings to patients, their carers and the staff who
support them on all aspects of the cancer affecting them and its treatment.
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of
patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse
leadership as required.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with valid NMC registration
- Allied Healthcare Degree or equivalent specialist study/experience
- Extensive knowledge of chemotherapy and management of associated toxicities
- Competent in UKONS triage assessment
- Mentorship and / or Teaching and assessment qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT skills
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing or eagerness to undertake same
- Physical assessment skills or eagerness to undertake same
- Advanced communication skills or eagerness to undertake same
- Level 2 Psychological Assessment or eagerness to undertake same
- Chemotherapy course
- Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Able to perform specialist clinical tasks eg. Central line care
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through-demonstration of persuasive communication skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage work autonomously
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to present information to professional groups
- Able to perform assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Able to participate/undertake clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Cannulation/venepuncture
- Management of central lines
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Ability to travel
- Flexibility in the ability to do so
- Own transport/support driver
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical experience in speciality or cancer related area
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience of developing and undertaking audit
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
- Experience in patient advocacy
Desirable
- Chemotherapy experience
- 2 years plus in an oncology/haematology workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with valid NMC registration
- Allied Healthcare Degree or equivalent specialist study/experience
- Extensive knowledge of chemotherapy and management of associated toxicities
- Competent in UKONS triage assessment
- Mentorship and / or Teaching and assessment qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT skills
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing or eagerness to undertake same
- Physical assessment skills or eagerness to undertake same
- Advanced communication skills or eagerness to undertake same
- Level 2 Psychological Assessment or eagerness to undertake same
- Chemotherapy course
- Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Able to perform specialist clinical tasks eg. Central line care
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through-demonstration of persuasive communication skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage work autonomously
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to present information to professional groups
- Able to perform assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Able to participate/undertake clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Cannulation/venepuncture
- Management of central lines
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Ability to travel
- Flexibility in the ability to do so
- Own transport/support driver
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical experience in speciality or cancer related area
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience of developing and undertaking audit
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
- Experience in patient advocacy
Desirable
- Chemotherapy experience
- 2 years plus in an oncology/haematology workplace
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).
