Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist

NHS Jobs; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist to play a pivotal role in assessing and managing unwell cancer patients, with a focus on reducing hospital admissions and shortening length of stay for those requiring inpatient care.

The role includes contributing to the development of a same day emergency care service for oncology patients, requiring highly developed communication to discuss treatment options sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage unwell cancer patients to reduce hospital admissions and shorten inpatient stays.
• Develop and operate a same day emergency care service for oncology patients.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication skills to discuss treatment options sensitively and empower patients to make informed choices.

Job description

Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist

The post holder will play a pivotal role in the assessment and management of unwell cancerpatients, with a primary focus on reducing hospital admission and shortening the length of stay forthose who require inpatient care.They will be integral to the development and operation of a same day emergency care service foroncology patients.Values The post holder will have highly developed communication skills, demonstrating the ability tocommunicate complex and sensitive communication.They will be required to discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise tohelp empower the patient to make informed choices and decisions where possible