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Acute Oncology & Rapid Diagnostics CNS
Band 7
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust within the Acute Oncology & Rapid Diagnostic Team. AOS care for inpatients presenting with concerning symptoms suggestive of cancer/known cancer. RDC manage outpatients with non-specific symptoms and exclude/ make a cancer diagnosis in the first instance and then refer on to other specialties as required.
This role will develop the post holder towards providing expert level cancer diagnostic and treatment experience and support potential future ANP role development.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will be an experienced nurse, acting within their professional boundaries with work experience in an oncology capacity; they will provide care for the presenting patient, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making. They will work collaboratively with the AOS & RDC team, cancer services and primary care.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The AOS team ensure provision of expert nurse advice, support and information to patients admitted as a result of their cancer treatment and/or suspected cancer.
The RDC supports established TWR pathways by aiming to exclude a cancer diagnosis within 28 days in patients presenting with non-specific symptoms which require a more holistic diagnostic approach. The onus of the service is to confirm/exclude a cancer diagnosis as soon as practicable and ideally within 28 days.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The post holder will act as the key worker to all suspected and diagnosed AOS & RDC patients – and using excellent communications skills, provide holistic patient-centred assessment and care.
Provide psychological support and care, advice, information for patients and carers/families.
Have the ability to work autonomously and independently but within a collaborative integrated team.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered General Nurse
- BSc Healthcare Related
Meini prawf dymunol
- MSc / ANP Healthcare Related
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Level 2 Psychology Support skills
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant recent experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience managing caseloads
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- In depth knowledge of current cancer practice
- Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
- Holistic patient assessment
- Clinical governance
Meini prawf dymunol
- Quality Improvement
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of assessing and co-ordinating investigations for patients in primary/secondary care settings
- Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals
- Able to recognise own boundaries of practice
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Louise O'Connor
- Teitl y swydd
- Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- louise.o'[email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth