3669 - Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
These opportunities dont happen very often! Are you a band 5 or 6 looking for a change or challenge? A 6-month secondment opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic Urology Cancer CNS team within the Urology Investigation Unit (UIU). You will be working closely with the Urology Consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team in an out-patient setting in order to provide support and care for the patient with a urological cancer. This is a great opportunity to get a flavour of what Urology cancer nursing is all about. What have you got to lose, come and join the team.
Main duties of the job
Work with the existing Band 7 CNSs in nurse providing nurse-led clinics for patients with a urological cancer.
Work closely with the urological consultant in providing support in clinic.
Supporting patients and their relatives/carers when they receive bad news/or a diagnosis of cancer.
Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Provide ongoing support either face to face or by telephone with our urology cancer patients.
Work with the wider urology nursing team on the Urology Investigation Unit (UIU).
Liaise and work with the wider cancer team including the Cancer Support Worker and Cancer Pathway Navigator.
Forge links with other departments and organisations both internally and externally.
You will develop and enhance your communication skills which will help you to support not only cancer patients, but all our patients that use the services provided by Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be mentored and supervised throughout this secondment.
Corporately you will
Maintain high standards of care
Adhere to Trust policies and values
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details below.
Details
Date posted
16 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-3669E-11-23
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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