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Ocular Oncology/Head and Neck Cancer Care Co-ordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
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Have you got what it takes to provide support and advice to patients with Ocular and Head and Neck cancer?
Are you highly motivated and driven to support and improve patient care?
Do you possess exceptional organisational, communication, interpersonal skills and have a caring sensitive attitude to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers?
If so, this could be the job for you !
If successful this role will involve close collaboration and direct engagement with patient’s local care providers, services and sectors to provide and promote a holistic and personalised approach to patient support.
This will include navigation and co-ordination of supportive care with a requirement to signpost patients towards specialist resources to enable them to maximise the quality of care and support they receive.
This role is your gateway to a rewarding role in oncology. Bring your passion and drive and let us help you support our patients .
Contact us today! Reach out to our recruiting manager Catherine Clay and take the first step towards joining the fight against cancer. Together, let’s make a real difference in the lives of those battling this disease
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To assist the Ocular and Head and Neck CNS Teams within the daily management and support of people affected by Ocular and Head and Neck cancers regionally and nationally who are receiving treatment and care at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and/or Weston Park Hospital.
The role will be pivotal in providing an additional source of contact for patients and their families/carers; helping to ensure seamless care as they move along their cancer pathway and across provider organisations. The post holder will provide comprehensive support and information to patients and families affected by cancer This will include navigation and co-ordination of supportive care with a requirement to signpost patients towards specialist resources to enable them to maximise the quality of care and support they receive. This will include regular liaison between clinical and administrative team members and acting as a conduit between patients and healthcare professionals.
The post holder will be an active member of both cancer teams. It will be expected of the post holder to work as a team member but who can also work autonomously, using their own initiative with the ability to prioritise workload, knowing when to seek advice and support from senior colleagues. A close working relationship with the Clinical Nurse Specialists/MDT members and the wider team will be paramount to ensure a quality service is delivered to those people affected by cancer.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
The aim of the Ocular and Head and Neck cancer service is to ensure that every patient presenting with a potential cancer is investigated, diagnosed and offered the appropriate gold standard treatment adhering to both national and local policy.
The Ocular and Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist team offer clinical, social, and emotional support utilising a holistic approach to each patient and their families.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitment to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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Education and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum 4 GCSE’s Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ or QCF level 3 or working towards in Health or Health and Social Care
- Evidence of foundation degree level study
- Coaching or teaching courses and/or qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Computer literacy with good understanding of computer packages e.g. word/excel, and knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data security
Meini prawf dymunol
- Care Certificate completion or willing to undertake self-assessment
- Basic counselling qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant Health or social care experience at Band 3 or equivalent, or transferable knowledge & experience of working with the public
- Understanding of key referral pathways to Allied Health Professionals to support plans of care.
- Experience in managing small projects.
- Previous Involvement with Data collection systems
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations
- Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, or equivalent
- Experience of working in a busy environment that requires flexibility
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in palliative care, cancer care, haematology, or oncology environments.
- Previous experience of supporting patients
- Previous experience of participation in audit
- Experience in service improvement.
- Awareness of Macmillan Cancer agenda and willingness to undertake training
Skills and Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills able to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
- Data collection and analysis
- Ability to work without direct supervision, aware of boundaries and need to seek advice and refer as appropriate
- Able to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful and diplomatic way
- Able to work independently and recognising when to seek help
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of rapid diagnostic pathway principles and key cancer pathway steps
- Experience of scheduling/co-ordination activities and/or resources
- Knowledge of Cancer waiting times and specifically 28 FDS
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Exhibits high levels of integrity, courtesy and respect to others
- Professional appearance and manner, act as a role model
- Team worker but able to work autonomously with direction
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Time management skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to travel between sites
Meini prawf dymunol
- A keenness to learn and for on-going personal development
Gofynion ymgeisio
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
- Tracey White
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Cancer Nurse Specialist Nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0114 2268776
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Tracey Farniss 0114 2711962 [email protected]
Lead CNS (Ocular)
Catherine Clay [email protected]
Matron
Sadie Pickford [email protected]
Lead Cancer Nurse
Rhestr swyddi gyda Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gweinyddol neu bob sector