Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity, which often does not become available, is a band 6 acute Oncology specialist nurse role. To be a member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy, and respect.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the Acute oncology specialist team within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will supervise the work of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust, Values, and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

This is a highly dynamic team that focuses on the safe and high-quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward-thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

To be a member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy, and respect.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will supervise and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust, Values, and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

This is a highly dynamic speciality that focuses on the safe and high-quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward-thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Acts to maintain personal safety and security as well as that of others.

Support the full implementation of all trust policies in the management and delivery of safe clinical care.

Identifies potential and actual risks using the trust incident reporting system in line with trust policy and in line with their professional accountability.

Identifies patients at risk and raises concerns appropriately on issues of child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults.

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situation, summoning appropriate assistance where necessary.

Acts by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure a safe outcome.

Always acts in such a manner that promotes the positive image of the ward/clinical area and the Trust.

Produce Personal Development Profiles for self and staff within the team.

Facilitate training, audit and leadership.

To resolve conflict using a range of problem-solving styles and skills

Reduce sickness absence; workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.