An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist with oncology experience to join our dynamic and innovative team of healthcare professionals rehabilitating those with persistent pain arising from Complex Cancer Late Effects (CCLERs).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a national 'condition specific' service with an international profile that provides highly specialised rehabilitation on an out-patient and residential basis led by, Julie Russell, Head of Services. You will be joining an interdisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychology and a Pain Consultant based at the F18, Brownsword Building @ the Royal United Hospital, Bath.

The post provides an opportunity to advance skills in the management of adult patients, requiring rehabilitation following treatment for cancer and lead developments in the residential functional rehabilitation programme that forms the core, to the service.

This post will suit a highly skilled Nurse Specialist with oncology expertise, wishing to advance their skills in the management of adult patients, requiring rehabilitation, following treatment for cancer.

Interested candidates are strongly advised to contact: Julie Russell, Head of Services on 01225 821391 for further information or email julie.russell19@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

To support Clinical Service Lead in the delivery of a clinically effective, high quality service

o To have responsibility for the nursing component of the clinical case load for new referrals into these services

o To provide specific clinical input in terms of face to face and telephone assessment, triage, advice, and education

o To co-ordinate caseload management across the services working with, patients, primary and secondary care clinical colleagues and relevant external bodies

o To liaise with other team members regarding all outpatients and inpatient activity relating to the services

o To play a key role in the development of cancer rehabilitation services for other patient groups

o To contribute and work as part of the MDT within the Pain Speciality

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oSpecialist clinical and/or academic training in the management of those with cancer
• oRecent experience of working as a band 6 management role
• oMinimum of 1 years' experience of working in cancer/oncology care.
• oEvidence of ability to work autonomously
• oEvidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• oExperience of conducting complex telephone assessments
• oEvidence of knowledge in the field of cancer late effects and radiotherapy damage
• oConduct presentations/ conferences/seminars to a range of audiences.

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oSpecialist clinical and/or academic training in the management of those with cancer
• oRecent experience of working as a band 6 management role
• oMinimum of 1 years' experience of working in cancer/oncology care.
• oEvidence of ability to work autonomously
• oEvidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• oExperience of conducting complex telephone assessments
• oEvidence of knowledge in the field of cancer late effects and radiotherapy damage
• oConduct presentations/ conferences/seminars to a range of audiences.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

F18, Brownsword Building

Royal United Hospital, Combe Park BA1 3NG

Bath

BA1 3NG

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