ESHT
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
A Vacancy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
East Sussex Healthcare Trust is developing new ways of working for senior cancer nurses in all areas of cancer care. We are now looking for Oncology nurse specialists to join our existing team supporting the oncologists to deliver a consultant led rather than consultant delivered services. This is an exciting and varied role for a senior nurse with Oncology and urology experience to deliver four nurse led clinics a week for patients on oral systemic anti-cancer treatments and those requiring supportive management With mentor support (nursing and medical), the post holder will integrate into the existing Specialist Oncology team working as an autonomous practitioner to carry out their extended roles in clinic. A fundamental part of the role will include assessing patients fitness and analysing results prior to each treatment using skills to take a thorough history, assess toxicity and arrange and track relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, radiographs). The post holder will also have skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing or new medical conditions. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving services and quality. You will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role working within the guidelines of agreed clinical protocols. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and you will be required to have extensive post registration experience in oncology/urology care. As a senior member of our nursing team Advanced clinical knowledge and skills are required to work as a core team member, working autonomously is essential. You will require evidence of clinical leadership and managing change, delivering teaching programmes and possess excellent advanced communication skills with the ability to manage resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a calm head in a challenging environment. The post holder will ideally be keen to take advantage of all learning opportunities available to advance practice and this will be fully supported. Applicants must hold a minimum of degree and may wish to work towards a further masters qualification. ESHT is committed to helping its staff develop through learning, as well as opportunities for career development and leadership. Come and be part of our team providing first class services to our cancer patients. The post will be full-time and will require travel between both Conquest and EDGH with an even split between the 2 sites. We can offer the post over 4 days. We have a full team meet on a Wednesday and availability to learn within the MDM. We are proud to provide "Outstanding" care and be a great place to work. We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Feb 2024Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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