Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Endocrine Specialist Nurse , looking after patients with a cancer of the endocrine system throughout the whole pathway. We are looking for a nurse with experience of caring for patients with endocrine cancers either in an oncological or surgical setting.
The successful applicant will work in collaboration with members of the multi-professional and disciplinary team across both campuses, in coordinating a smooth pathway of care for our patients.
You will be an expert resource to patients, carers and clinical teams in relation to Endocrine cancer. This will include working autonomously, managing a case load of patients and developing and setting up Nurse led clinics.
If you insist on the very best care for your patients and you are ready to embrace a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To help develop the Endocrine service at NUH across both campuses.
The individual would carry out nurse-led clinics within the Endocrine surgery service.
Act as a lead for Endocrine cancer nursing care.
Act as resource to wider cancer team and other tumour sites.
To work closely with services already in place and implement personalised care.
To provide specialist training across functional boundaries as required.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Act as the key worker for patients assessing their needs, including EHNAs, providing support and referrals to appropriate services.
You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, assist in the co-ordination of the care pathway for our patients and provide psychosocial care and assess symptoms.
Please also read the Person Specification and Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable
- Masters level
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in caring for endocrine surgical patients and or endocrine oncology patients
- Evidence of leading organisational change
Desirable
- Evidence of project outcomes
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and anaylse complex situations/problems
- Participation in audit and/or research projects
Desirable
- Experience in analysing data
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects.
- Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable
- Masters level
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in caring for endocrine surgical patients and or endocrine oncology patients
- Evidence of leading organisational change
Desirable
- Evidence of project outcomes
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and anaylse complex situations/problems
- Participation in audit and/or research projects
Desirable
- Experience in analysing data
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects.
- Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills.
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).