This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Cancer Management Team to develop this service working in conjunction with several key members of staff within the Trust. The post-holder will provide a specialist nursing service for patients with NSS (Non-site specific) symptoms and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP), or those on multiple pathways. This role will link in with all services across the Trust including ED and the Acute Oncology Service (AOS). It also has strong links into the Frailty Service and the Vague Symptoms Pathway including Lymphoma.
The post-holder will be passionate and have experience in working within cancer services. We are looking for someone with successful change management and have a good knowledge of NHS Policy, specifically Cancer Standards, who can establish effective working partnerships and therefore have excellent communication skills.
As part of the interview, shortlisted candidates will be expected to do a presentation entitled:- What would you identify as your key objectives within the role to make a difference to patient care.
Main duties of the jobProviding a specialist nursing service for patients with (Non-site specific) NSS symptoms & (Cancer of unknown primary) CUP or those on multiple pathways. This role will link in with all services across the Trust including ED and AOS. This service will have strong links into the frailty service and the vague symptoms pathway including lymphoma.
Providing psychological support, expert advice, nursing knowledge and skills to patients and their families. The post holder will act as resource to advise, educate and support those involved in the care of patients with NSS & CUP. The post holder will need to work with the Trust management Team to improve the 62 day target and working towards 28 days faster diagnose.
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Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities: - To triage patients who are referred on multiple pathways to the most appropriate single pathway or into the NSS pathway.
- To work with all multidisciplinary teams to provide expert clinical advice to staff, patients and carers across the Trust.
- To facilitate patients access to various diagnostic tests and support co-ordination of the pathway in accordance with agreed guidance
- To be the point of contact and manage the pathway for CUP patients.
- To track and monitor diagnostic tests and results for identified patients, escalating abnormalities to the responsible clinical teams.
- To be proactive in the setting up and establishment of this new service, actively engaging with other stakeholders to ensure that processes are robust and the service operates within the agreed guidance
- Works with the Cancer Management Team, Vague Symptoms service, AOS, the Frailty service and other cancer teams to review working processes and pathways in order to improve compliance with the 28 days faster diagnose target for NSS & CUP patients.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential - NMC level 1
- ENB 237/A27 or cancer nursing degree
- ENB998/teaching qualification or equivalent
- Educated to master level, or equivalent experience
Desirable - Clinical Examination Course
- Non Medical Prescribing Advanced communication skills course
Experience & KnowledgeEssential - Post registration experience at a Band 6 within an area that deals with cancer patients
- Awareness of cancer policy and its application
- Evidence of professional development & its relevant application
- Knowledge of change management process
- Ability to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice
- Standard setting & protocol development
- Clinical audit
- Initiation & evaluation of evidence based practice
- Evidence of service development
Desirable - Haematology/Oncology nursing
- Project management
- GCP (Good clinical Practice) Training
- Knowledge of Clinical Research
Skills & AbilitiesEssential - Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information.
- Expert written, & verbal, communication & presentation skills
- Ability to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative.
Desirable - Ability to think strategically & to participate in service development
- Venepuncture & cannulation skills
Personal QualitiesEssential - Ability to remain calm & work effectively in stressful situations
- Ability to act independently and delegate appropriately
- Flexible to change in demands or service
- Friendly, approachable and supportive
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Good time management
- Demonstrate commitment to quality service provision
- Professional attitude to work
- Expert role model
- Approachable and supportive
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
Desirable - Ability to travel within the Anglia Cancer Network
Employer detailsEmployer nameWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
AddressWest Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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