Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job The Nuclear Medicine team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity within the rapidly growing role Radionuclide Therapy is playing in treatment of patients.We require a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a good amount of experience in Radionuclide Therapy to lead a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient caseload, acting as a key worker to co-ordinate and oversee therapeutic treatment and care on the department.Both the department and the wider trust (UHS) offer fantastic training and development giving our staff the best possible opportunities to achieve the career they want.
Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.Within the department we have 2 specialised gamma cameras with additional software focussed on providing the best possible imaging for therapeutic procedures, a team full of enthusiasm and expertise at the highest level, as well as a history of being one of the biggest providers of Radionuclide therapies on the South coast.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in working with Radionuclides in their administration, disposal,and safe handling.
A key aspect of the job role involves communicating not only with patients, but other members of staff ranging from Nuclear Medicine Radiographers/Technologists, Consultants, Administrative staff, other nursing staff and wider trust staff and so excellent communication skills are a must.
The role encompasses the responsibility of leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient / client caseload.
In particular this will involve delivering palliative treatment utilising Lutiteum-177 for Prostate and Neuroendocrine tumours (NET).
This will involve providing specialist nursing to include the delivery of bespoke radiation protection advice, education and support to patients as well as their carers, whether this be other healthcare professionals or relatives/close contacts.
The role also includes the responsibility to work within given provisions to manage waiting lists meeting local delivery and waiting time targets as well as the specific needs of individual service users.
The successful candidate can expect to work a shift pattern falling within Mon-Fri and 8am-6pm except for within exceptional circumstances.
Flexible shift patterns within these core hours can be negotiated depending on the needs of the service.
Person Specification Trust values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice Provide evidence of leading learning in practice Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice Desirable Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Multidisciplinary team working Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice Team leadership role Awareness of own leadership skills/style Registered as an independent prescriber Leadership Qualification / training