Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy department at Musgrove Park Hospital for a Nurse Practitioner.
The successful applicant will work with the SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) team to assist in delivering a multifaceted service which covers many elements including patient education, staff training and education, outpatient pathways, and face to face acute reviews ensuring that high standards of quality care are delivered and maintained.
Providing clinical expertise, working with the Immunotherapy ANPs, SACT Nurse Practitioners in the provision of the SACT nursing service.
As well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we also prioritise taking care of our employees! You will be part of a compassionate and friendly team who understand the challenges that arise when working and the importance of supporting one another through these.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and we welcome informal discussions prior to your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have detailed clinical knowledge in this specialist area and will be a skilled nurse practitioner working as a core member within the SACT nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will provide support for the SACT service in nurse led clinics such as first dose oral SACT and pre-assessment clinics, acting as a positive role model demonstrating high standards of care and communication
The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high quality education and staff development opportunities, supporting new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will support the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with acute presentations in their specialty.
There will be opportunities for career development within this role.
About us
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust endeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CONTACTS
- Daily face to face, email and telephone contact with patients and carers
- Regular communication by electronic, telephone and face to face contact with primary and secondary health care teams
- Regular communication by electronic, telephone and face to face contact with Homecare (Pharmaxo) staff
- Haematology and oncology consultants and teams
- Matron for Cancer Services
- Lead cancer nurse
- Cancer clinical nurse specialists
- Beacon Day Unit, Beacon Ward and Ward 9 nursing, administration and clerical staff
- Pharmacy personnel
- General practitioners
- Community palliative care teams
- Community nurses
- Secretarial staff
- Allied health care professionals
- Cancer network personnel
- Attendance at Divisional and specialist team meetings
- Meeting and discussing products with company representatives as appropriate
Please see attached job description for full responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CONTACTS
- Daily face to face, email and telephone contact with patients and carers
- Regular communication by electronic, telephone and face to face contact with primary and secondary health care teams
- Regular communication by electronic, telephone and face to face contact with Homecare (Pharmaxo) staff
- Haematology and oncology consultants and teams
- Matron for Cancer Services
- Lead cancer nurse
- Cancer clinical nurse specialists
- Beacon Day Unit, Beacon Ward and Ward 9 nursing, administration and clerical staff
- Pharmacy personnel
- General practitioners
- Community palliative care teams
- Community nurses
- Secretarial staff
- Allied health care professionals
- Cancer network personnel
- Attendance at Divisional and specialist team meetings
- Meeting and discussing products with company representatives as appropriate
Please see attached job description for full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- oCurrent Professional Registration (NMC)
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge about the pathophysiology of cancer, treatment modalities and toxicity management
- oMinimum of 3 years post registration experience in relevant clinical specialty (Ward-based cancer nursing, Cancer CNS, Oncology/Haematology/SACT/AOS)
- oEvidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- oProven leadership and/or management experience in an oncology/haematology clinical setting
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualifications in specific specialty or equivalent experience (level 6/7)
- oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- oAdvanced Clinical Examination (PACR) skills or willingness to undertake
- oAdvanced Communication Skills training or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- oCurrent Professional Registration (NMC)
- oAble to demonstrate knowledge about the pathophysiology of cancer, treatment modalities and toxicity management
- oMinimum of 3 years post registration experience in relevant clinical specialty (Ward-based cancer nursing, Cancer CNS, Oncology/Haematology/SACT/AOS)
- oEvidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- oProven leadership and/or management experience in an oncology/haematology clinical setting
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualifications in specific specialty or equivalent experience (level 6/7)
- oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- oAdvanced Clinical Examination (PACR) skills or willingness to undertake
- oAdvanced Communication Skills training or willingness to undertake
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).
