We are recruiting fora Deputy Acute Oncology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist or Practitioner who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and staff receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards great people, great place.

37.5 hours per week - Fixed Term 9 months Maternity Cover

Main duties of the job

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner to take on this associate specialist role working as a key member within the Acute Oncology Multidisciplinary Team(s). The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care.

This post will work in collaboration with, and autonomously, as part of the Cancer Clinical acute oncology specialist team to help develop and deliver acute services across organisational, professional and geographical boundaries. The post will involve working with the AOS Cancer CNS(s), covering for the CNS team in times of annual leave and sickness. This role will work closely with key areas of the Trust, forging close working relationships with the Trust interventional consultants, visiting consultants from the Cancer Centres, the Medical and Cancer Teams and the Specialist Palliative Care team.

It is essential that you possess a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience in caring for cancer patients. With evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. You must be highly motivated with strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

For further information about the role or an informal discussion please contact Anne Snow- Consultant Cancer Nurse 01983 534379 or email annesnow1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Practitioner with live NMC / other registration
• Cancer care/ training/knowledge.
• Formal qualification or through relevant cancer or counselling experience
• Competent in dealing with breaking of significant news to patients and relatives. (see below Communication skills training)
• Advanced knowledge and a clear understanding of local and national cancer standards, policies and guidance.
• Competent in specialist area, nursing / clinical care and life support to BLS standard.
• Able to maintain effectiveness and calm under pressure.
• Able to critically analyse and offer innovative and creative ideas to improve patient care/working practices

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road, Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

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