Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Thoracic Oncology Directorate. There is a high volume and fast turnover of patients undergoing investigations and procedures. This role involves providing a high quality, patient focused, efficient service guiding patients through their cancer pathway. The successful candidate will be responsible for complimenting the role of the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists.
A large part of the role will involve contacting patients with suspected or confirmed cancer, informing them of the date and time of their forthcoming biopsy and any other necessary investigation e.g., respiratory function tests, scans, cardiac investigations. The post holder will monitor progress along the diagnostic pathway, highlighting any problems ensuring escalation of a patient's management is actioned to prevent a breach of Cancer Waiting Times.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Your ability to think beyond the norm, embrace change and be open to new ways of working are essential for this forward focused role.
Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is highly desirable, as well as a flexible approach to working hours. You will be required to enter accurate data onto the Trust's Electronic Patient Record and Somerset Cancer Register (SCR) database.
If you are interested in joining our friendly and dynamic team, or require further information, please contact the nursing team on 01223 638322. Informal visits welcome.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE - or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Degree level of qualification
- RSA typing or equivalent or demonstrable keyboard skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation.
- To be proficient in Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience of customer or patient engagement.
- Experience of working within a fast paced ever changing environment.
- Experience of working within protocols and procedures
- Experience of dealing with challenging/highly stressful communication amongst patients, relatives and the Department.
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of patient-centred care
- Understanding the details of the diagnostic test/procedures
- Understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle (smoking cessation, healthy eating, reducing alcohol, taking exercise)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information that requires tact and persuasive skills.
- Effectively prioritise own workload and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service to include continuing education and professional development via personal development plans.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to use own initiative but recognises own limitations.
- Good attendance record, reliable and punctual.
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of patient electronic record system e.g., Lorenzo
- Previous use of Somerset Cancer Registry
- Knowledge of lung cancer
- Knowledge of investigations including
- CXR -- Chest X-Ray
- CT - Computerised Tomography scan PET -- Positron Emission Tomography
- EBUS -- Endoscopic Bronchial Ultra Sound
- EUS -- Endoscopic Ultra Sound
- CTNB -- CT needle biopsy
- MRI -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- PFT -- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Understanding of the National and Local Cancer Targets and their implications.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE - or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Degree level of qualification
- RSA typing or equivalent or demonstrable keyboard skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation.
- To be proficient in Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience of customer or patient engagement.
- Experience of working within a fast paced ever changing environment.
- Experience of working within protocols and procedures
- Experience of dealing with challenging/highly stressful communication amongst patients, relatives and the Department.
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of patient-centred care
- Understanding the details of the diagnostic test/procedures
- Understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle (smoking cessation, healthy eating, reducing alcohol, taking exercise)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information that requires tact and persuasive skills.
- Effectively prioritise own workload and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service to include continuing education and professional development via personal development plans.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to use own initiative but recognises own limitations.
- Good attendance record, reliable and punctual.
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of patient electronic record system e.g., Lorenzo
- Previous use of Somerset Cancer Registry
- Knowledge of lung cancer
- Knowledge of investigations including
- CXR -- Chest X-Ray
- CT - Computerised Tomography scan PET -- Positron Emission Tomography
- EBUS -- Endoscopic Bronchial Ultra Sound
- EUS -- Endoscopic Ultra Sound
- CTNB -- CT needle biopsy
- MRI -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- PFT -- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Understanding of the National and Local Cancer Targets and their implications.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development.
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).
