Job summary
Do you have oncology experience and want to use your skills to support patients with acute problems related to their cancer or their treatment? We have an exciting opportunity within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic oncology nurse to join our established and supportive Acute Oncology team on a fixed term basis to provide backfill for a new trainee ACP role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to expand their knowledge and skills across Oncology. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual who would like to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has an interested in acute oncology to gain experience in the specialty. Hours can be worked over 2 or 3 days. This could also be offered as a secondment opportunity.
You will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and will provide advice, support and information at the time of diagnosis and throughout the patient pathway. Excellent communication skills in relaying sensitive, complex information to patients, relatives and staff is essential.
Candidates should have experience of working within the field of cancer nursing. Evidence of post-graduate study in Cancer and Acute Oncology is beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The post will be pivotal in improving the care of oncology patients by developing the trust Acute Oncology (AOS) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). The post holder will work alongside the AOS, consultants, the wider multidisciplinary team and ensure cross site liaison.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Trust Acute Oncology Service (AOS) to improve and maintain standards of patient care and facilitate a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. The post will provide effective communication to improve the patient journey and experience, reducing length of stay in hospital, averting hospital admissions and smooth transition into supportive palliative care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the Trusts Acute Oncology Team working in conjunction with Oncology Consultants will provide an Acute Oncology Nursing service across the hospital site. They will undertake assessments, implement patient care and give advice in acute oncology utilising specific knowledge and skills and experience. They will attend ward rounds and feedback care issues to the Acute Oncology Team. They will have regular presence in ED and AMU to review patients and offer appropriate support.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the Trusts Acute Oncology Team working in conjunction with Oncology Consultants will provide an Acute Oncology Nursing service across the hospital site. They will undertake assessments, implement patient care and give advice in acute oncology utilising specific knowledge and skills and experience. They will attend ward rounds and feedback care issues to the Acute Oncology Team. They will have regular presence in ED and AMU to review patients and offer appropriate support.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Training Modules 00/01/02/03
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- National Advanced Communications Skills Training or willing to work towards
- Counselling qualification/training
- Non-Medical Prescribing and Clinical Examination Qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Psychological Support Training at level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the national and local cancer agenda e.g. NHS Long Term Plan
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines
- Knowledge of cancer journey
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in managing complex care situations
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post registration experience working within Oncology at Band 6/7
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Experience of teaching in various formats e.g. teaching packages developed, formal programmes delivered
- Experience of managing a case load or team
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of communications skills e.g. dealing with conflict and delivering significant news.
- Experience of audit and research e.g. patient experience, evidence base practice, annual reports.
- Evidence of working as a lone/independent worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use essential IT software packages e.g. E-mail/EXCEL/PowerPoint/Somerset Cancer Registry/Microsoft Word
- Ability to demonstrate leaderships skills within the nursing specialty
- Ability to deliver programmes of education and training
- Ability to organise and negotiate work load and competing priorities within a department/service
- Exemplar written skills demonstrating concise and accurate documentation
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work under pressure, aptitude to change
- Ability to work across boundaries and deliver a quality service
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Training Modules 00/01/02/03
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- National Advanced Communications Skills Training or willing to work towards
- Counselling qualification/training
- Non-Medical Prescribing and Clinical Examination Qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Psychological Support Training at level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the national and local cancer agenda e.g. NHS Long Term Plan
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines
- Knowledge of cancer journey
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in managing complex care situations
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post registration experience working within Oncology at Band 6/7
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Experience of teaching in various formats e.g. teaching packages developed, formal programmes delivered
- Experience of managing a case load or team
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of communications skills e.g. dealing with conflict and delivering significant news.
- Experience of audit and research e.g. patient experience, evidence base practice, annual reports.
- Evidence of working as a lone/independent worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use essential IT software packages e.g. E-mail/EXCEL/PowerPoint/Somerset Cancer Registry/Microsoft Word
- Ability to demonstrate leaderships skills within the nursing specialty
- Ability to deliver programmes of education and training
- Ability to organise and negotiate work load and competing priorities within a department/service
- Exemplar written skills demonstrating concise and accurate documentation
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work under pressure, aptitude to change
- Ability to work across boundaries and deliver a quality service
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).
