Acute Oncology Service CNS

To work closely with the Lead Acute Oncology CNS, ACPs and Oncology Consultants to provide early input of Specialist Oncological assessment and clinical management advice for unscheduled oncology emergency admissions with regard to complications related to chemotherapy, complications of cancer or suspected unknown primary cancer.

Please note AOS is a 7 day a week service and shifts are all 8-6.30pm There is an expectation that all nurses work 1 weekend per month

The post holder will give expert advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience. The post holder will work alongside other clinical colleagues in oncology, palliative care, acute medicine, radiology and pathology to manage the care of individual patients, ensuring quality of care is maximized.

To work in all areas of Acute Oncology, including telephone triage, Oncology SDEC, elective procedures, daily Consultant ward round, Tracking of the MUO patients, CNS to the CUP patients and MSCC coordination.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with Lead Acute Oncology CNS, ACPs and Oncology Consultants to provide early input of specialist nursing assessment and clinical management advice for unscheduled oncology emergency admissions with regard to complications related to chemotherapy, complications of cancer or suspected unknown primary cancer.

This post is integral to the development of the acute oncology pathways within the trust and extending to the wider health community through effective partnerships, coordination and integration.#

The postholder will have extensive knowledge and experience of working within oncology, and administration of SACT.

Under direction of the Lead AOS CNS, the postholder will assist in coordinating the acute oncology service and provide early input of specialist nursing care to oncology patients

To make appropriate triage and clinical decisions following assessment utilizing specialist knowledge in this specialty, underpinned by theory and experience.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

To make appropriate triage and clinical decisions following assessment utilizing specialist knowledge in this specialty, underpinned by theory and experience.

To act as nurse specialist for MSCC patients

To act as a resource in providing evidence-based advice and information to promote the health and wellbeing of patients with cancers and unknown primary.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.

To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through audit, research and evidence-based practice.

To act as a role model and competent specialist practitioner, developing staff and others, knowledge and skills of patient care within wards, departments and community setting.

To have a visible presence and regular contact with key points of entry across the trust, particularly ED, MAU, SAU.

Support and promote an integrated approach to quality, seeking always to improve patient care and patient experience.

Work within the scope of professional practice and adhere with the nursing and midwifery council code of professional conduct ensuring extension of practice in line with the agreed local and national guidelines, protocols and competencies

Work within the Oncology SDEC

Track MUO patients until they are put on the appropriate MDT, and be the nominated Cancer CNS for the CUP patients

Be able to take telephone triage calls from patients and triage appropriately using the UKONS tool

FPlease see JD for full information about this role

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable (significant) and relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in cancer, palliative care of the speciality
• Proven Knowledge in relevant speciality
• Proven evidence of Continuous personal and professional improvement
• oDemonstrable experience of audit and research leadership and management demonstrable experience

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or equivalent relevant subject or working towards this (specialist oncology/sarcoma module
• Advanced Communications
• SACT Trained

Aptitude and Abilities

• Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
• IT literate
• Leadership and motivational skills

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.