London North West University Healthcare NHS TrustLondon Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services. With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy, we are developing our services across the pathways including developing roles that encompass extended practice supported by appropriate education. We are ambitious to develop a new cancer assessment service to improve patient experience of emergency presentation.
We are looking for an innovative clinical leader with significant experience in Acute Oncology Nursing to support the ongoing development of our services. You will work alongside our Consultant Oncologists and Cancer CNSs to develop an environment that provides safe and responsive care. You will inspire, support and develop the team with shared values putting the patients at the centre of care delivery and service transformation.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will undertake triage of the patient after referral from medical colleagues across the Trust. You will advise and support clinical colleagues on the investigation, care, and management of this group of patients affording access to faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral to other specialist teams as appropriate including oncology and palliative care).
The post holder will lead the AOS CNS team and provide line management and team leadership.
The post holder will collate and present service data at local and national meetings. They will be responsible for establishing, delivering and leading a comprehensive AOS within the Trust in line with the National Cancer Peer Review Programme (2011).
Job responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationRegistered NurseMaster's level qualification in non-medical prescribing & Advanced assessment skillsRecognised post registration qualification in cancer nursingAdvanced communication skills trainingMasters in advanced practice or working towardsKnowledge and experienceExperience as Cancer CNS role at Band 7 or above in Acute Oncology.Staff / team managementKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Time initiatives and their implication for care pathwaysKnowledge of Cancer Care pathwaysDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Salary: £59,490 to £66,239 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS
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