With an interest in Head and Neck Cancer (H& N) and in Digital technology and a desire to improve pathways and outcomes for patients, the successful candidate will undertake a split (70:30) post, which will be H& N as well as working alongside the Oncology Digital technology team in using online Patient Related Outcome Measures (PROMS) for patients undergoing oncological treatment. The successful candidate will be an individual with oncology experience at a senior level, have had some experience of working to project briefs, deadlines and at achieving Key Performance Indicators.

Main duties of the job

To be the primary H& N CNS for patients undergoing treatment for Head & Neck Cancer as well as liaise with the relevant site specific key worker for patients who are on ePROMS services where there is a requirement ensuring specialist assessment of need and referrals to appropriate services. To work closely with multiple clinical cancer teams providing specialist nursing advice to patients on a cancer pathway. To identify educational and training needs of the multi-professional team and wider to enable evidence based care and better practice. Act as a role model and work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care. To lead and participate in audits, research and evidence based practice, presenting findings in a variety of ways at local, regional and national forums. The post holder will be the ePROMS lead in oncology, supporting services and service set up locally, regionally and nationally as able.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification which outlines these requirements in full

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with appropriate professional body
• Master's degree or equivalent or willingness to work towards/equivalent experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent or willingness to work towards/equivalent experience.
• Degree in health/nursing related studies
• Research training / experience. Demonstrates and awareness of research principles and their application to clinical practice

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber/willingness to undertake if relevant to the role.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts TEAM NUH behavioural standards

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at band 6 or above, in appropriate clinical setting
• Demonstrates professional autonomy and effective decision making skills when managing caseload
• Experience in using relevant hospital IT systems
• Experience of managing risk, handling clinical incidents and complaints

Desirable

• oPresenting at meetings/conferences
• oEvidence of writing for publication
• oEvidence of change management

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication, demonstrating evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to work within a MDT collaborating with, leading when required, negotiating with and influencing the work of others across a range of disciplines and on own initiative including the sharing of highly complex information and implementation of plans for Service development.
• Ability to deliver presentations and chair meetings
• Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
• xcellent oral and written communicator including report writing and presentation skills

Desirable

• Clinical supervisor
• Evidence of networking locally, nationally and internationally

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate confidence in assessing, planning, delivering, prioritising and evaluating patient care
• Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place Ability to interpret and analyse highly complex clinical and non-clinical information
• Lead on the identifying, successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
• Act autonomously in decision making within specialty and level of competence.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting specialty and its implications for practice

Desirable

• oDevelopment and monitoring quality standards

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, and that of others. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within an unpredictable working environment.
• Awareness of budget constraints and ordering specialist supplies
• Excellent triage skills

Desirable

• oExperience in reviewing service, ensuring compliances with National Standards

Physical skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.
• Ability to work within a variety of different settings

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Must be able to work hours to suit service need

Desirable

• Budget management skills
• Running patient / family group sessions

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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