Job summary Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cancer Nurse Specialist - Specialising in Radiotherapy Do you deliver compassionate excellence?
Do you want a new challenge?
If yes then read on.... We are looking for a Specialist Nurse to join our expanding Radiotherapy Nursing team at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have a number of opportunities and would be delighted tohear from you.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job Our nursing teams are central to the delivery of excellent care to cancer patients attending the Oxford University Hospital.
Our teams deliver a holistic approach to patient care using the latest technologies to support individualised assessments and care planning.
You will work closely with other members of the specialist nursing teams, the wider MDT and cancer services, providing care across boundaries in liaison with primary and palliative care.
You will be part of a wider team of cancer specialist nurses and be supported in your on-going development.
About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Find out more The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
You will be based at the Churchill hospital but there will be a requirement to cover the Horton and JR clinics.
The hours of work are hours over 5 days, Monday - Friday.
Job description Job responsibilities You should have: Relevant post-registration experience at Band 5/6 Cancer or chemotherapy nursing experience desirable, however candidates welcomed with other backgrounds with transferable skillsGood interpersonal and communication skills Experience of multidisciplinary collaborative practiceUnderstanding of leadership and organisational skills IT and data analysis skills If you are unsure if you are suitable for the role please get in contact us and we would be happy to discuss the role with you.Informal visits are encouraged and can be arrange via phone or face to face Person Specification Experience Essential Cancer/chemotherapy experience Band 6 working Knowledge of Cancer treatments Desirable MSC modules in relevant area Skills Essential Good communication skills Evidence of working with members of MDT IT Skills interview Essential Registered nurse part 1 or 8 or 12 or 15 of register (depending on area of practice) Desirable Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice