• To work as an expert oncology nurse within AOS/CUP, a well-developed and established specialist area
• To manage a caseload of patients/clients effectively by agreed protocols and pathways of care
• To be able to advise admitting teams on appropriate management of the acute oncology presentations
• To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment and support
• To assist in the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
• To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
• To be an integral part of the established AOS/CUP team, maintaining excellent communication to support coordinated care
• To be an integral part of the UGI MDM which carries the function of designated CUP MDM
• To link with healthcare teams to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community
• To be accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to health professionals and patients on the CUP pathway and within the AOS service

Development or secondment opportunities are considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

• To work towards achieving AOS Level 2 ACCENT passport competency
• To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs
• To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals about oncology advise
• Ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records
• To deliver a seamless service through the development of enhanced Multidisciplinary team processes and communication
• To participate in the process of operational policies and review annually in accordance with national standards
• Review and update clinical information offered to patients every two years
• To ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols
• Provide support and education to patients and their families
• To maintain a suitable mechanism for MDT referrals to the Clinical Nurse Specialists
• To work with the MDT to develop, implement and evaluate integrated care pathways and systems of MDT documentation
• To be actively involved in in-patient care, liaising with ward staff to ensure high-quality nursing care
• Attend A& E for assessment of patients with potential AOS/CUP diagnoses and to offer key workers point of contact to oversee their care
• To attend out-patients, ensuring nurse consultation with all newly diagnosed patients
• Ensure all patients receive appropriate follow-up and that relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment and care

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of �1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Fully comply with the trust Cancer CNS Standing Operational Policy AOS SOP and CUP SOP
• To assist in the delivery of an expert specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs
• To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment and where applicable onward referral for end of life care.

• To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and holistic needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include:

• Managing a patient caseload
• Ordering diagnostic tests and being able to interpret results and take appropriate actions
• Making and receiving referrals
• Develop practice to be able to deliver nurse led clinics
• Support the team and organisation in delivering innovative services to support patient access to the team and early diagnoses
• Assessing and meeting patients on going care, health and well-being needs and develop a care plan and action referrals as a result

• Ensuring clear documentation in the patients records
• To be actively involved in in-patient care, liaising with ward staff to ensure high quality nursing care
• Attend A& E for assessment of patients with potential AOS/CUP diagnoses and to offer key worker point of contact to oversee their care
• To attend out-patients, ensuring nurse consultation with all newly diagnosed patients
• Ensure all patients receive appropriate follow-up and that relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment and care
• Take responsibility for delivery of Recovery Package initiatives and accurate maintenance and submission of the data associated with delivery of Quality Matrix
• To attend MDT meetings for Upper GI, designated as a CUP MDT and coordinate with MDT coordinator or other wider MDMs in accordance with national standards, increasing visibility of a patient to the cancer team.
• To attend Specialist MDM at GSTT for CUP once a week face to face or video link, to develop understanding of pathway of care and establish good working practices
• To accept responsibility as the named key worker, ensuring clear documentation in the patients notes and consistency of delivery of ongoing needs assessment
• To follow-up patients as appropriate and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment
• To deliver a seamless service through the development of enhanced Multidisciplinary team processes and communication
• To work collaboratively with UGI MDM where CUP are discussed and AOS services as well as other MDTs at Denmark Hill or Princess Royal Hospital site and with teams at GSTT
• To participate in the identification and development of clinical protocols and strategies to enhance both the continuity and standard of specialist care whilst ensuring equity of access to the service
• To participate in the process of operational policies and review annually in accordance with national standards
• Review and update clinical information offered to patients every two years
• To ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols
• Provide support and education to patients and their families
• To regularly review those clinical notes of patients requiring imminent admission, ensuring all assessments, diagnostic investigation and test results are up-to-date and in place to ensure a smooth admission process
• To liaise with the discharge coordinator and ward staff to ensure appropriate and timely discharge/follow-up arrangement are in place for patients

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Relevant post-registration qualification and evidence of professional development
• Educated to Degree level
• Chemotherapy course and competency (SACT Passport)
• NMC registration
• Breaking bad news training

Desirable

• Advanced communication training

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital/Princess Royal Hospital - Cross Site

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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