University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to join the SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) CNS team.

We are looking for experienced, motivated and committed nurses with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.

We are looking for nurses who have experience of working autonomously in a hospital setting and running nurse led clinics. Ideally you would have completed your history taking, physical assessment and non-medical prescribing course however we would not exclude aspiring nurses who would like to be part of this team. As a trainee you could start as a Band 6 and be supported to complete these courses as part of your pathway.

Main duties of the jobAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description and personal specification for further details.

The SACT CNS team are an integral part of many site-specific teams so you would need to have excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team as well as autonomously.

Cancer Care is a compassionate, dynamic and high-profile care group which covers a wide range of specialties from treatments for patients with cancer (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy) to a Regional Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

We are the Regional Primary Treatment Centre for Teenagers and Young Adults with cancer. Our inpatient services are provided in six ward areas totalling 113 beds including an Acute Oncology Service that provides care for those patients needing acute assessment and triage. There are two day case units for providing day treatments in an ambulatory setting. In addition to our onsite units, SACT is provided in outreach locations. The outpatient clinics are provided in a number of locations across the trust including joint clinics with other specialties.

Cancer Care works with other peripheral cancer units at Hampshire Hospitals, Salisbury, IOW and the Channel Islands. Cancer Care also hosts the Trust wide Hospital Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care services.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Negotiation skills
• Communication
• Problem solving
• General IT skills
• Strategic planning
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
• Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
• Committed to completing SACT passport within 3-6 months of appointment

Desirable

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role
• Awareness of own leadership skills/style
• Leadership Qualification / training
• Proficient in SACT administration

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Rd,

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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