Job summary
We are recruiting registered nurses into cohort 3 of our Cancer Internship Programme, due to start September 2024. The aim is to develop the cancer workforce and provide excellence in cancer care across our organisation. The Cancer Internship Programme aims to:
- Support succession planning within cancer nursing by providing an opportunity for registered nurses to develop more specialist knowledge, skills and experience through working directly with our cancer teams.
- Retain experienced and motivated qualified staff by providing career development opportunities for individuals interested in cancer nursing and capable of progressing to specialist practice.
- Develop the clinical competence, skills and knowledge of each successful intern, to enrich patient experience in our clinical areas and ensure excellence in patient care.
- Enable the intern through the programme learning outcomes to make positive service improvements for cancer within their area of practice.
Main duties of the job
The duration of the programme is 18 months and successful applicants will be committed to 7.5 hrs per week learning. Interns will be expected to:
- Develop their knowledge and skills through the utilisation of a competency framework.
- Work as part of a specialist cancer team at STSFT, through the provision of clinical placements across a variety of cancer specialties on both sites
- Work collaboratively with our Personalised Care Team, to increase the interns understanding of the wider support needs and services involved in the cancer patients journey.
- Identify a service improvement initiative for cancer to implement within their current area of practice, to improve the care and experience of cancer patients.
- Access other relevant cancer training to develop their knowledge and skills.
- Complete Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer and other Long-Term Conditions, module accredited at level 6 or 7.
- Complete the Clinical Skills in Healthcare module.
For any further information at this stage please contact carolynnehardy@nhs.net
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England are supporting a 3rd cohort of the Cancer
Internship Programme at STSFT. The Cancer
Internship programme is designed for Registered Nurses with post registration
experience in a clinical area, with an interest in cancer nursing. The individual
may aspire to move into a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role in the future.
The programme will
incorporate clinical placements in cancer teams throughout the programme. There
will be 5 core hub areas in which the intern will spend a proportion of their
time within the 18-month programme. These will be allocated following the
application process. As part of the
programme interns will complete an accredited level 6 or 7, Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer and other
Long-Term Conditions, module, delivered through self-directed distance
learning with the University of Teesside.
Interns will also complete the Clinical Skills in Healthcare module with
the University of Sunderland.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED GUIDANCE NOTES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England are supporting a 3rd cohort of the Cancer
Internship Programme at STSFT. The Cancer
Internship programme is designed for Registered Nurses with post registration
experience in a clinical area, with an interest in cancer nursing. The individual
may aspire to move into a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role in the future.
The programme will
incorporate clinical placements in cancer teams throughout the programme. There
will be 5 core hub areas in which the intern will spend a proportion of their
time within the 18-month programme. These will be allocated following the
application process. As part of the
programme interns will complete an accredited level 6 or 7, Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer and other
Long-Term Conditions, module, delivered through self-directed distance
learning with the University of Teesside.
Interns will also complete the Clinical Skills in Healthcare module with
the University of Sunderland.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED GUIDANCE NOTES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- 100% compliant with Trust Statutory and Mandatory training
Experience
Essential
- Have worked as a registered nurse for a minimum of 2 years / and must have completed preceptorship period if internationally educated
- Evidence of continued practice development
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of leading change management
Other
Essential
- The content of this application is a true reflection of my experience and capability.
- I have Line Manager agreement to be released for study for 7.5 hrs each week for the duration of the Programme
- I am willing to undertake the Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer and other Long-Term Conditions level 6 or 7 module, as distance learning with the University of Teesside.
- I am willing to undertake the Clinical Skills in Healthcare module with the University of Sunderland.
- I have no formal cautions under the Attendance Policy.
- I have no formal warnings under the Disciplinary Policy.
- I am not subject to/ part of a formal investigation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- 100% compliant with Trust Statutory and Mandatory training
Experience
Essential
- Have worked as a registered nurse for a minimum of 2 years / and must have completed preceptorship period if internationally educated
- Evidence of continued practice development
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of leading change management
Other
Essential
- The content of this application is a true reflection of my experience and capability.
- I have Line Manager agreement to be released for study for 7.5 hrs each week for the duration of the Programme
- I am willing to undertake the Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer and other Long-Term Conditions level 6 or 7 module, as distance learning with the University of Teesside.
- I am willing to undertake the Clinical Skills in Healthcare module with the University of Sunderland.
- I have no formal cautions under the Attendance Policy.
- I have no formal warnings under the Disciplinary Policy.
- I am not subject to/ part of a formal investigation.
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).
.png){kind=logo}
