Specialist Nurse - Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom - Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with our Macmillan Urology cancer Specialist Nurses as a clinical nurse specialist. This is a 12 month fixed term position.

As a Nurse Specialist, you will provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality.

You will act as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team and set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent.

Is actively involved in the performance management of cancer targets to ensure patients have prompt access to diagnostics and cancer treatments.

Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Working with the MDT is instrumental in supporting the implementation of the National cancer strategy at a local level including Holistic Needs Assessments.

Supports the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.

Promotes the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer, embedding patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

Working collaboratively with colleagues the CNS will promote compliance with Quality Surveillance Programme (QSP) measures including annual report and operational policy.

Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research and provides Macmillan with an Annual Report demonstrating the evidence.

Supports the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department.

We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care
Advanced Communication skills training
Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
Urology Cancer Specific qualification

Evidence of continued professional development
Previous experience of nurse led clinics

Flexible attitude to working
Knowledge of the National and local cancer Strategy
Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey
Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda
Ability to travel across sites

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Clatterbridge Hospital