Clinical Nurse Specialist, Head - Bury, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Bury, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity within the ENT directorate for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients and their families with Head and Neck cancer.

The head and neck clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a senior cancer nurse who is a core member of the head and neck cancer multi-disciplinary team, who will support patients with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer act as their keyworker from diagnosis throughout their cancer journey.

The clinical nurse specialist will act as a keyworker for patients, working to co-ordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients.

The post holder will support the assessment, planning and implementation of care, including completion of a Holistic Needs Assessment and personalised care plan.

The post holder will undertake outpatient clinicals and specialist nursing procedures and will be accountable for their own professional actions.

The clinical nurse specialist will be expected to provide specialist advice, education and training to other staff and learners as well as patients and their families and will be expected to participate in research and lead upon clinical audit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working as a core member of the head and neck cancer Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate the care of patients with head and neck cancer.

The clinical nurse specialist will meet the patients at the point of diagnosis and will be essential in providing personalised, safe and effective care to patients and their families who are receiving a diagnosis of head and neck cancer. The clinical nurse specialist is pivotal in the coordination of interventions from multiple professionals and agencies.

The post holder will be expected to:

Undertake a comprehensive Holistic Needs Assessment of patient needs at appropriate points along the cancer pathway

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patient's needs

Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and attend MDT meetings ensuring patients wishes are considered

Work with other members of the Head and Neck team to facilitate carers to take an active role in care giving

Provide specialist nursing care and support to patients with Head and Neck cancer and their families/carers across the Organisation to help to manage their condition and symptoms effectively.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse

First level degree in related subject

Post-basic qualification in cancer or relevant subject

NMC Registration

Desirable

Leadership and management qualification

Masters level qualification

Advanced communication skills training, or willingness to undertake

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above

Evidence of in-depth specialist knowledge of the head and neck pathway

Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge within head and neck speciality

Evidence of leadership and management experience

Experience of teaching/assessment and presentation skills

Evidence of ability to lead and influence change

Evidence of understanding of the role of the CNS and understanding of Macmillan cancer support

Evidence of proactive involvement/mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice

Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives

Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit

Skills and Abilities

Essential

IT literate

Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information

Demonstrate effective communication/negotiation skills

Evidence of organisational and negotiation skills

Evidence of ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

Experience in developing nurse led services including nurse led clinics

Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

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