Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our Head and Neck service providing holistic nursing care for this high acuity service. People with head and neck cancer face complex and unique cancer pathways and this role is integral in ensuring a high quality service is received and patient experience is enhanced.
The team are a forward thinking and innovative tea that work across a group structure to provide a seamless service.
Main duties of the job
Please see the main job description for the main duties of this role.
Please note that the post is based in CHH but we aim to provide a Hub and Spoke service to the hospitals in the HHP.
We are a tertiary service for H&N and provide clinical treatments for patients in the ICB footprint
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Person Specification
knowldge
Essential
- RGN with relevant experience in oncology or surgical speciality
- Relevant post graduate education in oncology nursing.
- Communication skills training
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- teaching expereince
- Degree
Knowledge skills and training
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of H&N malignancies and their complications
- Experience of multi-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
- Understanding of MDT working.
attributes
Essential
- Flexible and reliable
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- Professionalism at all times
- Leadership qualities
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Car driver
Desirable
- able to suggest service improvements
Communication
Essential
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Good communication - verbal/written
- works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Person Specification
knowldge
Essential
- RGN with relevant experience in oncology or surgical speciality
- Relevant post graduate education in oncology nursing.
- Communication skills training
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- teaching expereince
- Degree
Knowledge skills and training
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of H&N malignancies and their complications
- Experience of multi-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
- Understanding of MDT working.
attributes
Essential
- Flexible and reliable
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- Professionalism at all times
- Leadership qualities
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Car driver
Desirable
- able to suggest service improvements
Communication
Essential
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Good communication - verbal/written
- works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
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).
