Job summary
Fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for 2 years
We are looking for a new Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Oncology Department here at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
You will manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments.
You will work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team and Heads of Department within the Directorate.
You will ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
As post holder you will provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist area of care. To provide direct patient care and support in helping improve quality of life by educating the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis. You will be a resource for other health professionals.
You will provide and promote a high standard of professional care at all times whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values. You will also develop, implement and evaluate care packages for a specialist group of patients.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support.
- To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
- To respond to telephone enquiries and co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition, including operation of a telephone helpline for the relevant speciality if required.
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patients symptoms and in liaison with the Medical team organise investigations as required.
- To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers.
- To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary.
- To monitor side effects and discuss appropriate changes and alternative therapy / treatments with the relevant Consultant/GP.
- To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given and consent obtained prior to the procedures.
- To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the specialist nurse role.
- To provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers
- To communicate sensitive condition related information effectively with patients and carers in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding.
- To liaise with other Specialists Nurses, Consultants, GPs, Dieticians, other members of the MDT, voluntary agencies, National charities, other agencies within and outside the Trust.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements
- To assist the Line Manager in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff
- To deputise for senior colleagues in their absence as required
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support.
- To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
- To respond to telephone enquiries and co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition, including operation of a telephone helpline for the relevant speciality if required.
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patients symptoms and in liaison with the Medical team organise investigations as required.
- To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers.
- To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary.
- To monitor side effects and discuss appropriate changes and alternative therapy / treatments with the relevant Consultant/GP.
- To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given and consent obtained prior to the procedures.
- To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the specialist nurse role.
- To provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers
- To communicate sensitive condition related information effectively with patients and carers in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding.
- To liaise with other Specialists Nurses, Consultants, GPs, Dieticians, other members of the MDT, voluntary agencies, National charities, other agencies within and outside the Trust.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements
- To assist the Line Manager in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff
- To deputise for senior colleagues in their absence as required
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide high quality patient centred care
- Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide high quality patient centred care
- Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
