Job summary
To work in collaboration with the Consultant Gynaecologist responsible for Gynaecological Malignancies to provide a high quality service for patients with Gynaecological malignancy.
To provide hospital and community care/support/counselling for patients with a malignant diagnosis providing ongoing support throughout the patients cancer journey.
To carry continuing responsibility for own case load of patients, including setting standards of care, assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care.
Run own nurse led clinics for patients with a gynaecological cancer, referring patients to appropriate clinicians as necessary.
To provide specialist education and training to other members of the MDT, to facilitate the Gynaecology cancer MDT
To liaise with members of the northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre if patients are referred with a suspected or diagnosed malignancy to facilitate co-ordinated care
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
To provide the lead in nursing care to a caseload of patients, to undertake research and lead clinical audit in own area, to work autonomously. To provide nursing care at an advanced level . Participate as a member of the MDT and to provide holistic care to patients through initial and ongoing assessment
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a key worker for patients with gynaecological cancers, providing continuity of care and emotional support.Deliver specialist nursing interventions across the cancer pathway including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative care.Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings, ensuring patient needs and preferences are represented.Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.Support the implementation of national guidelinesLead or contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policies.Participate in the development and delivery of training and education for staff.Work collaboratively with other cancer nurse specialists and services across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a key worker for patients with gynaecological cancers, providing continuity of care and emotional support.Deliver specialist nursing interventions across the cancer pathway including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative care.Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings, ensuring patient needs and preferences are represented.Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.Support the implementation of national guidelinesLead or contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policies.Participate in the development and delivery of training and education for staff.Work collaboratively with other cancer nurse specialists and services across the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications /Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level live NMC required Registered Nurse
- COPD Diploma
- PP126/127 } or equivalent D32/33 }
- ENB237 Cancer Care
- Advanced communication and counselling skills
Desirable
- Significant post-registration experience in oncology or gynaecology
- Experience in a CNS or leadership role
- Knowledge of cancer care pathways and national guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications /Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level live NMC required Registered Nurse
- COPD Diploma
- PP126/127 } or equivalent D32/33 }
- ENB237 Cancer Care
- Advanced communication and counselling skills
Desirable
- Significant post-registration experience in oncology or gynaecology
- Experience in a CNS or leadership role
- Knowledge of cancer care pathways and national guidelines
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).
