Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for an Oncology Specialist Nurse to join the Bulstrode Oncology Unit.
Main duties of the job
The Oncology Nurse Specialist is part of the wider oncology team based in
Bulstrode Oncology Unit. The post holder will work alongside medical and nursing colleagues
and as part of the team be responsible for providing compassionate care to patients
undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis. This will involve administering systemic anti
cancer therapy (SACT) assessing side effects and providing information and support to
patients and family. The postholder is expected to update and maintain their knowledge on
new and emerging cancer treatments.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community. We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To safely deliver SACT to a complex caseload of cancer patients in line with agreed local and national standards, demonstrating excellent venepuncture and cannulation skills and management of central venous access devices.
To work independently in nurse led pre-assessment clinics, assessing treatment related toxicities and escalating concerns to the senior nurse on duty or patients oncologist.
To deliver specialist education to patients, carers and other health professionals and act as a practice supervisor for students.
To continue to develop and maintain own clinical competency and knowledge of treatments, and skills in the safe administration of SACT and supportive treatments.
To demonstrate excellent communication skills, supporting patients through the treatment trajectory, identifying concerns and referring to other services as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To safely deliver SACT to a complex caseload of cancer patients in line with agreed local and national standards, demonstrating excellent venepuncture and cannulation skills and management of central venous access devices.
To work independently in nurse led pre-assessment clinics, assessing treatment related toxicities and escalating concerns to the senior nurse on duty or patients oncologist.
To deliver specialist education to patients, carers and other health professionals and act as a practice supervisor for students.
To continue to develop and maintain own clinical competency and knowledge of treatments, and skills in the safe administration of SACT and supportive treatments.
To demonstrate excellent communication skills, supporting patients through the treatment trajectory, identifying concerns and referring to other services as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Qualification:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- SACT competency passport or equivalent.
- Experience of working in an oncology setting.
- Full Qualifications to be achieved by second gateway:
- Advanced communication course.
- Academic study at level 6 or above in area of cancer care.
Desirable
- Key Criteria.
- The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of others.
- The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to self-development and the development of others.
- Adaptable and responsive to changing service needs.
- Ability to deal with stress in self and others, recognising when support is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Qualification:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- SACT competency passport or equivalent.
- Experience of working in an oncology setting.
- Full Qualifications to be achieved by second gateway:
- Advanced communication course.
- Academic study at level 6 or above in area of cancer care.
Desirable
- Key Criteria.
- The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of others.
- The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to self-development and the development of others.
- Adaptable and responsive to changing service needs.
- Ability to deal with stress in self and others, recognising when support is 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.
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).
