Job summary
The post holder will provide specialist support and advice to patients with diagnosed OMFS Cancer, working alongside the other Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide a comprehensive specialist nursing service. The post holder will provide clinical expertise and support for patients and families, from diagnosis through investigations, treatments, living with and beyond cancer and palliation.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the OMFS Cancer CNS team provide continuity, support and information from diagnosis, through treatments and ongoing support. Referring to specialist support services as necessary. Undertake holistic assessment and care of the patients across multiple hospital settings as required,( outpatient, inpatient, day case,) working effectively with the trusts Macmillan Coordinator. planning, delivering and assessing Health and Well being Events. As a key member of the Cancer CNS team understand and adopt the shared caseload philosophy of the team. Work alongside the specialist multidisciplinary teams and attend MDT meetings at other hospital sites Enhance knowledge and competency to become an expert practitioner in the specialist field of head and neck cancer and symptom management as required. Run nurse led clinics for both tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients. Demonstrating expert knowledge and practical skills. Within this clinic, be able to assess and recognize emergencies and take appropriate actions to ensure patient safety. Structure appropriate teaching sessions for surgical patients and their families. Work alongside and develop expertise in relation to the work of the MDT members Support the telephone triage service.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional, RGN
- BSc Nursing/Science or equivalent qualification
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in cancer or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Certificate in counselling Qualification
- Masters or working towards masters in related subject
- Nurse Prescribing
- Clinical Skills Training
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working at Band 6 level with demonstrable management and leadership skills
- Experience of working with patients with OMFS Cancers
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- Advanced communication skills
- Evidence in leading, teaching, and mentoring learners
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory and acquired by CPD
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit
Desirable
- Experience within the speciality
- Experience in research and report writing
- Excellent IT skills
- Level 2 Psychological Skills Training
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional, RGN
- BSc Nursing/Science or equivalent qualification
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in cancer or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Certificate in counselling Qualification
- Masters or working towards masters in related subject
- Nurse Prescribing
- Clinical Skills Training
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working at Band 6 level with demonstrable management and leadership skills
- Experience of working with patients with OMFS Cancers
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- Advanced communication skills
- Evidence in leading, teaching, and mentoring learners
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory and acquired by CPD
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit
Desirable
- Experience within the speciality
- Experience in research and report writing
- Excellent IT skills
- Level 2 Psychological Skills Training
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level
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).
