Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen for a full time Cancer Nurse Specialist in the Urology Department (site is negotiable).
To act as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Urology) the post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based care providing specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and the multidisciplinary team on a specific clinical condition or topic.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and quality of care delivered across the health economy
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- MDT Clinical Teams
- Trust Administrative and Support Teams
- Surgery and Families Division
- Oncology Service
- Cancer Services Team
- Information Services
- Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
- Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
- Provide expert care for either a defined case load of patients or offer "specialist service advice" to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines, but also has the ability to make decisions outside these frameworks where necessary based on best practice.
- Work autonomously, but within professional boundaries, to accurately examine and assess patients from a physical, physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
- Accept patient's referrals, refer on as appropriate and plan and instigate discharge from care, working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Perform advanced clinical skills in the assessment of patients including taking a clinical history, performing a clinical examination and evaluating the clinical information, this may be in an clinic setting, to produce an appropriate plan for the implementation of care delivery, working across hospital and community boundaries whilst maintaining accurate patient records.
- Develop and manage nurse led clinics
- Order, perform and interpret relevant screening and diagnostics with attention to safety, cost effectiveness and simplicity
- Perform nursing procedures and investigations related to specialty
- Travel cross bay (must have a drivers licence)
About us
We operate from three main hospitals -Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in relevant area of practice - Urology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration clinical competence and credibility (ideally 5 years post registration experience)
- Evidence of teaching, mentoring and assessing junior staff
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients within the speciality of urology
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area of care
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
- Effective communication with MDT teams
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist within the wider multi-disciplinary team and its benefits to the patients within our care
achieved grade/s / a number of years of CNS experience
Desirable
- CNS or specialist experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in relevant area of practice - Urology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration clinical competence and credibility (ideally 5 years post registration experience)
- Evidence of teaching, mentoring and assessing junior staff
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients within the speciality of urology
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area of care
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
- Effective communication with MDT teams
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist within the wider multi-disciplinary team and its benefits to the patients within our care
achieved grade/s / a number of years of CNS experience
Desirable
- CNS or specialist experience
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Lancaster/Kendal/Barrow
LA1 4RP
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
