A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the Clinical Network Services Division for a 12-month period. The position is part time 22.5 hours per week.

The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with HPB cancer & NETs. Together with the established HPB & NET team and multi-disciplinary team, the Associate CNS will aim to deliver an enhanced patient experience.

The Associate CNS will work within the busy and dynamic HPB & NET team. Most patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients to appropriate services, providing advice, support and symptom management is a fundamental aspect of the CNS role. They will be line-managed and work in conjunction with the Band 7 HPB & NET Clinical Nurse Specialist providing cover for all medical oncology patients with a HPB cancer & NETs.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist support and advice to patients with HPB cancers and NETs and act as their keyworker. You will oversee and co-ordinate care, to deliver a supportive nursing service for patients and their families receiving treatment at The Christie. You will be responsible for delivering specialist CNS cancer care across organisational, professional, and geographical boundaries both autonomously and as part of a dedicated team.

We welcome you to contact us for an informal chat about this opportunity.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outline of Functions

• To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals
• To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals
• To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs
• To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice.

Clinical duties

To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs.

In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers

Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics

To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate

Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards

When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care

To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents.

To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience.

Professional/Clinical Leadership.

To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues

Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs

Evaluate service delivery identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate.

Provide written evidence of service development and performance

Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care

Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice

Attend and participate in the CNS Forum.

Education and Development

To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio

Ensure compliance with Trust essential training

Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days

Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers.

Research and Audit

To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network

To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care

Evaluate service delivery identify areas for improvement and initiate change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse (RGN)
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies

Desirable

• Palliative Care Certificate
• Counselling certificate
• Advanced communication skills certificate
• Post registration qualification in oncology
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience post registration

Desirable

• HPB and NET experience
• Oncology experience
• Leadership/change management experience
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and within a team
• Aware of limitations
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting
• Good organisational/prioritising skills

Desirable

• Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET speciality
• Evidence of continuing professional development

OTHER

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

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413-77892-CNS-SD-A