Gynaecology Oncology Surgical Nurse Band 6 Full Time/ Part Time (Up to full time hours)

The post holder will support and deputise for the nurse specialists in the co-ordination and delivery of care to patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer. The post holder will work with a caseload of complex patients at differing stages of the oncology trajectory. The team provides a supportive, integrated, seamless, holistic approach. They support and communicate with patients' families and carers, liaising with other healthcare professionals within the MDT and beyond.

At NUH we are a vital component of delivering high quality care to patients within Nottingham (an ESGO certified cancer centre), as well as supporting those referred to us from our colleague units within the East Midlands.

Within this role you will support the team caring for patients within a variety of settings, e.g. ITU / base wards / outpatient clinics / pre-op. You will support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based clinical practice as per guidelines, protocols, patient care policies and procedures utilising risk assessments and best practice guidelines. You need to possess advanced IT skills to manage the team mailbox, results and systems such as DHR, Careflow, MEDWAY etc.

Main duties of the job

Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

• Work within a team to develop and deliver the specialist service within the Trust, using evidence-based practice
• Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives and staff
• To assist the team in demonstrating a specialist level of knowledge and clinical practice within the clinical specialty
• Act as a role model and resource of clinical expertise to all staff, patients and their carers.
• Assist with the identification and facilitation of clinical audits to promote clinical effectiveness as part of the Divisions Clinical Governance Framework
• Assist in management of queries via e-mail and telephone.
• Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a coordinated approach and high quality care is provided for patients
• Communicate difficult information to patients and families
• Provide a credible source of specialist clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role inself-development, reviewing own performance
• Participate in the education of patients in a pre-operative setting.

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

You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise your workload as part of a busy team to ensure that patients are diagnosed, treated and followed up in line with national oncology targets. It is essential that you enjoy working within a team where you can contribute and discuss a range of ideas and desired outcomes. You should be proactive and dynamic in your ways of thinking and demonstrate innovative ways in which to develop the service and improve patient care, working as both part of a team and autonomously.

We are looking for individuals who will work well with the existing team, demonstrating strong caring, communication skills, flexibility and innovation. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to patients, have excellent, sensitive communication skills then we would like to hear from you.

Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current Level 1 NMC Registration
• Leadership training
• Counselling course / communication module

Desirable

• Degree

Experience

Essential

• significant post registration experience / gynaecology nursing
• Teaching experience
• MDT working
• Evidence of working in a CNS team
• Evidence of taking a patient history
• Evidence of working in a family history clinic

Desirable

• Management of a caseload of patients
• Physical examination skills

Communication / Relationship Skills

Essential

• Can convey information in a sensitive / empathic manner
• Negotiation / Influencing skills
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Evidence of completing onward referrals
• Evidence of dictating letters

Analytical / Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise self and others
• Prioritise own workload
• IT skills

Planning / Organisation Skills

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative / within a team
• Enthusiastic / well motivated / good time management skills

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to walk / sit / stand and perform a full range of nursing duties
• Able to work between locations and flexible hours

Desirable

• Examination skills e.g. vaginal examinations

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Across both campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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