Job summary
Employer heading
Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Gynae Oncology Nursing team. The post is based at Stoke Mandeville will require travel to other Buckinghamshire hospital sites.
As part of the team you will be directly involved in the holistic care of patients with gynae cancer, supporting their families and other staff members. You will be required to offer, set up and complete electronic holistic nursing assessments (eHNA) using the Macmillan My Care Plan tool. You will therefore need advanced communication skills and an ability to hold complex discussions both virtually and face to face. You will need to be both self-aware and self-motivated.
Previous experience in cancer nursing is preferable and a knowledge of or an interest in gynae cancer is vital given the remit of the role.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral part of the Gynae-Oncology Nursing team to support adult patients with a Gynaecological cancer diagnosis in Buckinghamshire healthcare NHT trust. The five gynaecological cancers are Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vaginal and Vulval.
The post holder will form part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing a service to patients from diagnosis and throughout the course of their disease. The role requires the ability to make appropriate and comprehensive referrals to ally services such as Specialist Palliative Care, Macmillan Specialist Dieticians and community teams such as District Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
The post holder will act as a primary resource for all patients diagnosed with one of the afore mentioned cancers in the county of Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. They will provide a holistic approach to support as per the Personalised Care Agenda using eHNAs and be able to signpost patients to appropriate local services. They will also provide an essential link between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Oxfordshire NHS Trust to ensure seamless care for patients receiving care/treatment in
both trusts.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- First level registration with NMC
- Teaching Qualification and or substantial teaching experience
- National Advance Communications Skills Course or willingness to take
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Oncology/Palliative Care cancer qualification/module
Desirable criteria
- Relevant degree in Oncology qualification or qualification relevant to speciality
- ECDL or similar IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in delivering and evaluating teaching programmes to health care professionals including medical staff.
- Experience of working within and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable criteria
- Oncology/Gynae/palliative care experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Understanding and up to date knowledge of issues relevant to post (cancer/cancer treatment complications, palliative care and end of life care)
- Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to UGI cancers and the broader cancer, palliative and end of life care agenda
- Effective interpersonal skills (including the use of advanced communication skills), to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of settings over the phone
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
- Effective IT skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills to prioritise self and others.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Megan Ejikeme
- Job title
- Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296838240
- Additional information
You are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion prior to application so for further information please contact Megan Ejikeme, Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01296838240 or Jill Mowforth, Senior Oncology CNS on 01494 323072
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