Job summary
The Respiratory Early Diagnostic Service (REDS) is looking to appoint a Specialist Nurse to support patients referred to Oxford University Hospitals for investigations for suspected lung cancer.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Early Diagnostic Service (REDS) provides a faster diagnostic pathway and improves outcomes for patients with respiratory cancer. The service is constantly evolving to improve as we work to implement the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway. Delivery of this service standard involves the coordination of an initial clinical review and nursing assessment, CT scan and lung function test which takes place in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre in Cowley.
REDS is looking for an experienced and motivated nurse who is interested in developing their skills and taking on a new challenge. Experience in respiratory medicine and or cancer care would be an advantage but a comprehensive and tailored induction programme will be provided for the successful applicant.
The working hours for this post are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
The working day is currently split between the office at the Churchill in the mornings and the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre in Cowley in the afternoons where the REDS clinic is held.
Please note: If you are interested in applying for this vacancy an informal visit is highly advised and encouraged. Please contact Will Robinson on will.robinson@ouh.nhs.uk or 01865226121 to arrange this.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The REDS Specialist Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate smooth navigation and nursing support of patients through the lung cancer diagnostic pathway. The Specialist Nurse is responsible for supporting the lung cancer pathway by providing nursing care for our patients delivered over the phone and in person at the Churchill and in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre. A key emphasis of this role is on excellent communication skills with both patients and the wider team.
The REDS Specialist Nurse will be responsible for the provision of holistic nursing assessments for patients with suspected lung cancer. This willbe delivered in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre. When working at the Churchill Hospital the REDS Specialist Nurse will also provide clinical support to the REDS administrative team. This is an autonomous role which would suit someone with initiative and the ability to work independently within a defined scope of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The REDS Specialist Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate smooth navigation and nursing support of patients through the lung cancer diagnostic pathway. The Specialist Nurse is responsible for supporting the lung cancer pathway by providing nursing care for our patients delivered over the phone and in person at the Churchill and in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre. A key emphasis of this role is on excellent communication skills with both patients and the wider team.
The REDS Specialist Nurse will be responsible for the provision of holistic nursing assessments for patients with suspected lung cancer. This willbe delivered in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre. When working at the Churchill Hospital the REDS Specialist Nurse will also provide clinical support to the REDS administrative team. This is an autonomous role which would suit someone with initiative and the ability to work independently within a defined scope of practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor, appraiser and mentor to others
Desirable
- Multidisciplinary working
- Leadership role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
- Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Uses initiative and able to explain own decisions
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of practice competencies (portfolio)
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of equal opportunities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor, appraiser and mentor to others
Desirable
- Multidisciplinary working
- Leadership role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
- Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Uses initiative and able to explain own decisions
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of practice competencies (portfolio)
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of equal opportunities
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).
