Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Gynaecology Diagnostic Clinical Nurse Specialist on a fixed term (6-month) full time.
The aim is to provide comprehensive nursing support to Gynaecological patients in line with the broad aims of the NHS Cancer Plan through:-
Asses, plan, implement and evaluate of care as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills.. Educate and Train patients and teams. . Be able to perform and lead on Research and Audit.
This post will include working within Basildon Hospital and Thurrock Community Hospital. A full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Communicating very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives, requiring high levels of empathy and reassurance.
Keep accurate patient records and ensure the patient pathway is co-ordinated and targets met.
Attend MDT meetings.
Undertake surveys or audits in own speciality
Support the implementation of research and audit findings
Coordinate clinical and support services relevant to patients.
Record concisely, accurately, confidentially and legibly the appropriate elements of history, results of investigations
Interpret results of complex patient investigations, discuss and liaise with colleagues to plan treatment options
Organise own specialist workload, including education & training being able to flexibly respond to changing situations
Provision of care through screening programmes, nurse-led clinics, accepting referrals, undertaking diagnostic procedures, undertaking therapeutic procedures, physical assessments and obtaining written consent to treatment
Referring patients directly to specialists in other professions
Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Cancer Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Cancer Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ experience
Essential
- relevant experience in the speciality and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Advanced clinical assessment experience.
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- knowledge of broader issues related to speciality
essential
Essential
- Experience registered nurse
- Clinical experience in oncology/gynaecology nursing at senior level
Desirable
- leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience
- counselling qualification.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ experience
Essential
- relevant experience in the speciality and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Advanced clinical assessment experience.
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- knowledge of broader issues related to speciality
essential
Essential
- Experience registered nurse
- Clinical experience in oncology/gynaecology nursing at senior level
Desirable
- leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience
- counselling qualification.
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).
