Job summary
Employer heading
Metastatic Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Here within the Cancer Nursing Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit a dynamic cancer nurse to the post of Band 6 Urological Metastatic Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist.
This post is based in York Hospital, but regular travel to Scarborough hospital or other Trust bases will be required.
The role requires a registered nurse who can work autonomously within their scope of practice and of the job description, and support the team to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers. They must be familiar with change management and able to, with support write an evaluation of their role at the end of the contract.
You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for further details. Please ring – Tracey Doherty – Lead Cancer Nurse - 01904 721822
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play an essential role in supporting the development and delivery of a service supporting patients diagnosed with urological metastatic disease. The post holder will work closely with the wider urology MDT, the oncology MDT, and the palliative and End of Life team either in the hospital or hospice setting, to deliver a service based on the individual needs of the patient.
They will provide a point of contact for all members of the MDT to co-ordinate and support patients through their treatment for metastatic urological cancer and beyond.
Supported by the wider MDT they will play a key role in the delivery of nurse led clinics providing patient centred support and education for patients with metastatic disease and tailoring services to deliver personalised care.
The post holder will act as a positive role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, providing education and support to members of the MDT. They will need to be able to adapt and be flexible to meeting the changing needs of patients and the service as it develops.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent, within a specialty, preferably cancer, palliative care or urology
- • Experience of undertaking Audit and Standard setting
- • Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- • Understanding of relevant national service frameworks/national guidance
- • Understanding of research-based practice.
- • Knowledge of current issues within healthcare
- • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- • Diploma level education or equivalent
- • Evidence of continued professional development
- • Willing to undergo training as necessary.
Desirable criteria
- • Post registration qualification in specialty
- • Working towards degree or equivalent
- • Non-medical prescriber or a recognised teaching qualification
- • Service development and/ or change management experience
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
- Tracey Doherty
- Job title
- Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 721822
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