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Nurse Specialist

Employer
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
317 01 Freeman Hospital
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum
Closing date
17 Nov 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Cancer and Clinical Haematology Board.

The post will focus on improving access to prostate cancer treatments through the development of safety netted patient pathways that reduce outpatient attendances and traditional consultant review. This will be achieved through the establishment of risk stratified optimal treatment pathways that encourage patient self-management, supported by remote monitoring and digital call and recall systems. There will also be a requirement for face to face reviews with an Outpatient setting. The aim will be to impact on the delivery of prostate cancer therapies to our patients and improving access to these therapies.
  • Interview Date: 29 November 2024
  • 28 hours/week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

The individual will be reviewing and managing the caseload for patients under the care of the Oncology teams and will work alongside clinical nurse specialists to enhance patient care. There will be a focus on patients receiving oral treatments as prescribed by their oncology teams, such as Enzalutamide.

The individual will be required to have experience within the oncology field including administration and knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

Within the sphere of specialist practice:
  • Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
  • Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
  • Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
  • Contributes to training and education within specialist area.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
  • Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding


Skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Effective report writing skills
  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Effective organisation and time management skills
  • Current driving licence if relevant to role


Desirable

  • Change management skills and involvement in project work


Experience

Essential

  • Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
  • Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment


Desirable

  • Research or audit experience
  • Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes


Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
  • Current NMC registration
  • Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area prepared to take degree level study


Desirable

  • Degree in health related subject


Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

317-2024-44-33-DR

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