Job summary
This full time role is a fixed term contract for 13 months.
We are seeking an Acute Oncology Nurse to join our dynamic team, delivering expert care to patients with cancer-related complications and emergencies, bridging the gap between acute care and oncology services. The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday in core hours, excluding bank holidays.
The Acute Oncology Service is a pivotal service in the Trust, acting as clinical resource to healthcare professionals in the recognition and management of acute oncology conditions, providing emotional support and education to patients and families at critical points in their cancer journey.
We are inviting applications from nurses with experience of managing cancer-related complications and nurses with experience of managing acutely unwell patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work autonomously and cohesively with the Acute Oncology Nursing team and healthcare teams across the organisation in all matters related to Acute Oncology. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage acutely unwell oncology patients. Excellent time management skills are needed for this role to independently manage a caseload of patients whilst balancing the needs of the wider service.
You will be instrumental in the development and implementation of local and network wide management and treatment protocols and pathways. You will provide essential cross department liaison and communication to coordinate care and improve patient experience, reduce length of stay and when possible avert hospital admissions.
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
See Job Description & Person Specification attached.
We are a dynamic, cohesive multidisciplinary acute oncology team, all of whom are committed to the delivery of a high quality service.
In return for your skills, we will be committed to supporting your training needs and professional development.
GWH is in an excellent location, convenient for the M4, surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside and with good links to the Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford and Bristol.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description & Person Specification attached.
We are a dynamic, cohesive multidisciplinary acute oncology team, all of whom are committed to the delivery of a high quality service.
In return for your skills, we will be committed to supporting your training needs and professional development.
GWH is in an excellent location, convenient for the M4, surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside and with good links to the Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford and Bristol.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Degree in nursing or equivalent
- NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Current competency in the use of the 24-hour emergency helpline/UKONS triage tool
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical assessment and history taking skills or willingness to undertake
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Psychology level 2 training
- Management qualification
Desirable
- Management/ leadership course
- UKONS Acute Oncology Passport Level 3
- Accredited Acute Oncology module or willing to work towards
- SACT or cancer specific qualification or recognised equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 or above in oncology/cancer/acute medical nursing
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of leadership skills in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic chemotherapy/SACT prescribing systems
- Experience with audit or service evaluation
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Evidence of improving safety and/or quality of patient care
- Report writing and presentation skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Degree in nursing or equivalent
- NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Current competency in the use of the 24-hour emergency helpline/UKONS triage tool
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical assessment and history taking skills or willingness to undertake
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Psychology level 2 training
- Management qualification
Desirable
- Management/ leadership course
- UKONS Acute Oncology Passport Level 3
- Accredited Acute Oncology module or willing to work towards
- SACT or cancer specific qualification or recognised equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 or above in oncology/cancer/acute medical nursing
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of leadership skills in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic chemotherapy/SACT prescribing systems
- Experience with audit or service evaluation
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Evidence of improving safety and/or quality of patient care
- Report writing and presentation skills
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).
