HPB/NET CNS

Job overview

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based within the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. The unit was established in 1996, under the name of St Luke’s Cancer Centre, and serves a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established HPB/NET CNS team at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre . We are seeking and enthusiastic, compassionate ,experienced nurse to complement our growing CNS team. We are looking for a team-player who can be adaptable and responsive in the management of this vast patient group who can have acute clinical needs.

The successful post holder will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field, implementing personalised care to enhance the patient experience. Previous CNS experience in HPB /NET is desirable however, developmental role will be considered for the right candidate.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience with relevant post registration training and development in cancer care. In addition the post-holder must have excellent communication and decision making skills, be able to work as part of a team, but also work autonomously with minimum supervision.

Main duties of the job

The key function of the Oncology HPB/NET Clinical Nurse Specialist is to work with the Lead Cancer Nurse to co-ordinate the delivery of a comprehensive HPB/NET nursing service.. The post holder will work clinically and strategically with the local MDT’s to monitor and develop policy, training and services against local and national guidelines including relevant IOG guidance and cancer measures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This autonomous role within the HPB/NET service provides support/key worker status to HPB/NETpatients, and their families/carers from diagnosis and throughout their pathway. With the support of the MDT the post holder will endeavor to provide a patient focused service, offering holistic assessment, specialist support and information and provide psychological support as necessary. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field. They will be an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider Trust, and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff in order to improve the patient experience. The post holder will be a central member of the multidisciplinary team within theRoyal Surrey Cancer Center cancer Alliance.