Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen and we are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and passionate nurse to join our team.
The post holder will have transferable skills relevant to the field of gastrointestinal and/or oncology.
The post holder will work alongside the Cancer Management Team providing clinical excellence for all patients with cancer. They will contribute to the strategic vision for cancer within the Trust, and Thames Valley Strategic Clinical Network, working towards meeting National Cancer Quality Standards. Emphasis will be placed on education, development and empowerment of colleagues and Trust employees who interact with patients under the care of the GI services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Nurse Specialist team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families during the GI diagnostic and treatment pathway and the Cancer of Unknown Primary diagnostic pathway. The specialist nurse will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will work across cancer services including screening, surgical and oncology services.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a Key Worker for patients throughout the diagnostic, treatment and metastatic pathway liaising across all care settings for Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary(CUP) Patients.
- Provide expert knowledge and ensure safe care is delivered to the patient along the GI and CUP care pathway.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner managing and organising own workload, reflecting the core components of the specialist nurse role i.e. clinical, management, research and education.
- Provides support and expertise to the Colorectal Stratified Follow Up Pathway, including delivering Stratified Follow Up Nurse Led Clinics according to specific guidelines and within scope of practice
- Acts as a clinical resource utilising specialist knowledge, supporting staff education anddevelopment across the Trust to enhance patients quality of care
Please see the attached Job Description for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a Key Worker for patients throughout the diagnostic, treatment and metastatic pathway liaising across all care settings for Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary(CUP) Patients.
- Provide expert knowledge and ensure safe care is delivered to the patient along the GI and CUP care pathway.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner managing and organising own workload, reflecting the core components of the specialist nurse role i.e. clinical, management, research and education.
- Provides support and expertise to the Colorectal Stratified Follow Up Pathway, including delivering Stratified Follow Up Nurse Led Clinics according to specific guidelines and within scope of practice
- Acts as a clinical resource utilising specialist knowledge, supporting staff education anddevelopment across the Trust to enhance patients quality of care
Please see the attached Job Description for full information.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Demonstrates ongoing continuing professional development Oncology Nursing and/or Advanced Cancer Care Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Masters Level Study
- Management/Leadership Skills Course
- Psychological Level 2 training
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Recognised teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5 or 6
- Post registration experience including caring for / or experience in GI care patients in screening, surgical or oncology setting
- Experience in GI cancer care nursing
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of audit and its effectiveness within health care
Desirable
- Running nurse led clinics
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own / others workload
- Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to its development
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal/ communication
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Demonstrates ongoing continuing professional development Oncology Nursing and/or Advanced Cancer Care Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Masters Level Study
- Management/Leadership Skills Course
- Psychological Level 2 training
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Recognised teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5 or 6
- Post registration experience including caring for / or experience in GI care patients in screening, surgical or oncology setting
- Experience in GI cancer care nursing
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of audit and its effectiveness within health care
Desirable
- Running nurse led clinics
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own / others workload
- Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to its development
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal/ communication
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wren Outpatient Department, Great Western Hospital
Marlborough road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
