Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Uro-Oncology Nurse, at Band 7, to join our team to provide support, patient education and advice to patients with prostate cancer, from diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up.
This full time role, will predominantly be based at our Sutton site however cross site cover at Chelsea or our other sites may be required. The post holder will be providing nursing support and advice for patients, wards and colleagues. The post holder will have commitments to providing care in both the Private and NHS settings.
The successful post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner, be able to prioritise and organise their workload and work well under pressure.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease. In particular to provide support, education, and counselling advice on treatment related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
- In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Lead CNS, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and to regularly review them following changes / implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
- To sustain a high quality specialist service for patients suffering from side effects of cancer treatments.