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    CAMHS School In-Reach Practitioner - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

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    Job overview

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and hardworking individual to work as part of the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team for Swansea Bay University Health Board.

    The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of patients and act as the key worker for Colorectal cancer patients.

    The South West Wales Cancer Centre (SWWCC) delivers a service to all patients across South West Wales and covers two large health boards, Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda.

    Main duties of the job

    The successful candidate will work closely with the cancer services MDT and wider teams to ensure that the highest levels of care are provided to our patients.

    The individual will conduct follow up reviews of colorectal cancer patients.

    They will promote patient safety by avoiding crisis admissions through the pro-active assessments and follow up telephone calls.

    Complete eNHA's, ensuring Holistic care is delivered to patients and their families.

    Will liaise with the surgical CNS's/ dietetics and other members of the wider MDT and consultants for seamless collaborative care.

    Support with treatment toxicities and follow up patients through their cancer journey.

    Reduce length of stay facilitating expert discharge planning at point of admission.

    Working for our organisation

    We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

    We recognise the importance of having a workforce that reflects the different groups of people that make up our local community. We are confident that valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that take into account the needs of everyone in our community.

    We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

    We have a LGBT+ Staff and Allies Network, Calon, that provides networking opportunities and peer support. Further information is available by emailing .

    We have a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network to celebrate ethnic and cultural diversity, to raise cultural understanding, improve staff support, and boost patient care across our Health Board. Further information is available by emailing .

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    The post holder is responsible for a defined caseload of patients with a suspected/confirmed colorectal cancer. They will be responsible for co-ordinating the patient's care. The post holder should be competent in history taking and following discussion with the patient and carers, agreeing the patient care plan by utilising expert knowledge and skills. In accordance with local guidelines/policy the postholder will be responsible for ordering the appropriate diagnostic/ on protocol tests i.e. (Echo, MUGA, ECG, interval/surveillance CT scans, chest X rays, CTPA following PERC score, ultra sound scan/ Doppler following Well's score) and investigations strictly on behalf of MDT members. The postholder will be expected to complete non-medical independent prescribing course. They will support Clinicians when breaking bad news to patients/family/carer, thus ensuring the patients are informed without delay should they have a malignancy. Communication is key, to ensure referrals are discussed and reviewed with relevant Consultants, to ensure timely treatment plans are identified efficiently. The post holder will assist in raising awareness and actively supporting health promotion and health education. The post holder is identified as a Key Worker as recommended by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG They will provide an important point of contact for the patient and those around them before, during and after completion of treatment, ensuring continuity of care throughout their individual pathways. They will ensure patients have rapid access to the oncology service if / when red flag symptoms are identified through contact via the post holder. They will offer ongoing support throughout their disease trajectory up to and including palliative treatment modalities. The post holder will liaise with colleagues/management to develop services e.g. Nurse led clinics, video conferencing clinics, according to local guidelines and protocol, with Consultant support. They will utilise other specialties both based in the hospital and the community, and ensures patient/carers have access to local support networks by making timely referrals. They will develop a service to support the patient with a malignancy with long term survivorship as in NCSI 2015. Ensuring that all patients with a suspected malignancy have access to a clinical nurse specialist as per JAG (Joint Advisory Group) guidelines for example. Ensure personal and professional development. The post holder is identified as a specialist in the oncology field and is a key contact for students, medical teams, and other allied care professionals in education and support. To recognize and act when prioritization of care is required for the individual patient. When working in an environment that is demanding and unpredictable, appropriately responds to complex situations, formulating and adjusting care package accordingly. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

    Person specification

    Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • knowledge of Oncology
  • Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • NMC registration
  • Oncology experience
  • Desirable criteria

  • Understanding/ experience of the CNS role
  • Welsh speaker
  • Care of the colorectal cancer patient
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification
  • Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

    Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable


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