Job summary
The Surgical Division is looking for an experienced Nurse specialist to cover a 6 month Secondment period with potential of extension .
The CNS will be expected to work as a clinical nurse practioner working autonomously with shared case load caseloads of patients with Head, Neck and Thyroid cancer. This is a standalone post and the CNS should expect to assess patients for clinical signs of recurrence, order and carry out diagnostics within Nurse led oncology clinics following on from Treatment.
Main duties of the job
- To work autonomously with a delegated caseload of patients within the specialty. The CNS will be able assess patients, order diagnostics as appropriate and prescribe medication as necessary within scope of practice as per trust and NMC guidance
- The CNS will run autonomous advanced nurse practioner clinics for diagnostics, and clinical follow up
- The CNS will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with due regard to the multi-professional setting and the total patient pathway
- The CNS will attend weekly Head and Neck MDT meetings and contribute to discussions about patient assessment, treatment planning and on-going car
- The CNS will assess patient for psychological and emotional distress using a recognised tool and if unable to support the patient refer on to Macmillian psychologist as needed.
Further Detail within the Job Description.
About us
Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust areboth part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies andDedicated to Excellence Values.
Please visit the following websites for more information about working for us:o Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trusto Best of Both Worlds Northamptonshireo University Hospitals Northamptonshire NHS Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high level of professional leadership in the development, management and promotion of the service
- To develope operational policies, clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the specialist service
- To assist and deputise in the specialist nursing/midwifery contribution to the service in the delivery of high standards of patient care
- Maintain accurate and up to date information relating to the service provided, compiling statistical evidence, and written reports as required
- Establish and monitor clear referral patterns and criteria for patients maintaining clear and accurate records
- To work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of any new national initiatives eg patient targets/standards for the specialist nursing service
- To develop any relevant speciality specific policies across the network
- Develop business cases planning process as required for the future of the service development
- Actively contribute to the strategic and operational developments relating to the specialty, so that high quality patient focused services are promoted
- To work closely with other CNSs across the Trust, promoting excellence in nursing care and practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high level of professional leadership in the development, management and promotion of the service
- To develope operational policies, clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the specialist service
- To assist and deputise in the specialist nursing/midwifery contribution to the service in the delivery of high standards of patient care
- Maintain accurate and up to date information relating to the service provided, compiling statistical evidence, and written reports as required
- Establish and monitor clear referral patterns and criteria for patients maintaining clear and accurate records
- To work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of any new national initiatives eg patient targets/standards for the specialist nursing service
- To develop any relevant speciality specific policies across the network
- Develop business cases planning process as required for the future of the service development
- Actively contribute to the strategic and operational developments relating to the specialty, so that high quality patient focused services are promoted
- To work closely with other CNSs across the Trust, promoting excellence in nursing care and practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent
- Teaching qualification
- Head and Neck related qualification and/or Oncology qualification
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Sister/Charge Nurse/ Specialist Nurse in acute healthcare
- Minimum 3 years experience in Head and Neck related service specialty
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills written and verbal to be able to support patients and their families/ carers under highly challenging circumstances
- The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Organised good self management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent
- Teaching qualification
- Head and Neck related qualification and/or Oncology qualification
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Sister/Charge Nurse/ Specialist Nurse in acute healthcare
- Minimum 3 years experience in Head and Neck related service specialty
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills written and verbal to be able to support patients and their families/ carers under highly challenging circumstances
- The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Organised good self management 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).
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).
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