Job summary
We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our Gynaecology Oncology team.
Due to funding a vacancy has arisen in a highly motivated and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who is already an experienced nurse with an interest in working with patients referred with a suspected gynaecology cancer.
Main duties of the job
This position primarily will implement and monitor the concept for straight to test for all 2 week wait referrals for the gynaecology oncology pathway although you will be expected to learn and cover other aspects of the service.
About us
You will provide high quality specialist nursing care to all patients and their families/carers from diagnosis, treatment and beyond. You will ensure that patients are supported throughout their journey as their key worker as a point of contact and supporting them to move forward.
You will also act as a resource for other healthcare professionals for gynaecology cancer treatments along with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will hold well developed interpersonal and communication skills and also possess good facilitation and IT skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced nurse with surgical and or cancer nursing experience. You will be joining a team who will support you in your gynaecology cancer care learning and experience, in return you will need to show commitment to self-direct your own studies to benefit the patients the team and yourself.
This is an exciting time for gynaecology, we welcome you to be part of our transformation!
Secondment will be considered with permission from your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced nurse with surgical and or cancer nursing experience. You will be joining a team who will support you in your gynaecology cancer care learning and experience, in return you will need to show commitment to self-direct your own studies to benefit the patients the team and yourself.
This is an exciting time for gynaecology, we welcome you to be part of our transformation!
Secondment will be considered with permission from your line manager.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Degree or Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent knowledge and experience in the holistic assessment of patients
- Ability to assess psychological needs of patients
- Ability to demonstrate detailed clinical knowledge relating to the assessment of patients over the telephone
- Knowledge and experience of using the Ulysses reporting system
Desirable
- Aware of the Cancer clinical harm policy and escalation process
- Aware of the Cancer Somerset IT system
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Degree or Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent knowledge and experience in the holistic assessment of patients
- Ability to assess psychological needs of patients
- Ability to demonstrate detailed clinical knowledge relating to the assessment of patients over the telephone
- Knowledge and experience of using the Ulysses reporting system
Desirable
- Aware of the Cancer clinical harm policy and escalation process
- Aware of the Cancer Somerset IT system
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
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).
