Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynae Oncology

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gynaecology Oncology to join the multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist nursing care across the cancer pathway for patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, working at Band 7 level on a permanent contract.

The role requires a minimum of five years post-registration, with evidence of oncology knowledge, and a commitment to education and service development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration oncology experience.
• Desirable: Level II/III Oncology Nursing study.
• Desirable: teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the multidisciplinary team in specialist oncology nursing.
• Support patients undergoing treatment and maintain quality of life.
• Work within Trust policies and National frameworks to ensure high standard of patient care.
• Coordinate and develop patient care pathways across organisational boundaries.

Skills

Coordinate & prioritise activities

Team collaboration

Organisation

Leadership

Decision making

Staff development

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing registration

Nursing degree

Masters studies

Mentoring/Teaching

CPD

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynae Oncology

Are you an experienced RGN with a minimum of five years post registration experience with a high level of expertise in Gynaecology. If so you may be the person we are looking for to join our team. The post is permanent Band 7.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is committed to providing high standard and equitable services for cancer patients in primary, secondary care. The successful applicant will be working within a Multidisciplinary team in providing care to patients on at every stage of their disease trajectory from pre-diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. You will part of an extended, cohesive team consisting of Consultants in Gynaecology, Oncology, Chemotherapy, and Specialist Nurses.

You should be willing to undertake further study to Masters level and have excellent examination and communication skills. Desirable qualifications include level II/III Oncology Nursing study and relevant teaching experience.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a specialist nursing service in the hospital for those patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of gynaecological cancer. The post holder will additionally support patients undergoing treatment and provide a service to facilitate and maintain an optimum quality of life for both patients and their relatives. In doing this the post holder will work within the policies of East Cheshire NHS Trust and the guidance provided by the National service Frameworks and other guidelines to ensure that a high standard of patient care is provided.

Professional

• To provide support to patients and their families from the notification of a diagnosis of cancer onwards.
• To assist in the provision of physical, psychological and social care to this patient group by using analytical and judgement skills to interpret/develop a problem solving approach.
• To provide support and information to patients to enable them to make informed decisions regarding treatment and care.

Clinical

• Supports the planning and development of clinical protocols for specialist area.
• Works autonomously to manage his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team without direct medical supervision.
• Enables patient choice and involvement and initiates appropriate action.
• Coordinates and develops patient care pathway and liaises across organisational boundaries

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN/RN/RSCN
• Nursing Degree
• Evidence of Masters level education or working towards
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification or working towards
• Evidence of CPD
• Non medical prescriber
• Communication/ counselling skills training

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

Skills

• Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritise activities
• Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to lead and influence colleagues on the wards and in the community
• Able to make appropriate decisions
• Committed to developing individual staff and teams
• Clinical examination and diagnostics

Experience

• Substantial experience in oncology
• Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Experience of implementing change

Specific Job Requirements

• Positive and enthusiastic
• Able to cope with pressure
• Supportive to colleagues
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to further clinical development

Other

• Knowledge of NHS England
• Knowledge of Organisational Clinical Governance

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.

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)