Specialist Nurse Gynaecology Oncology

Job overview

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

Support the Clinical Nurse Specialist with a defined case load, including setting the standards of care, assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

To act as a link between the MDT and other primary and secondary care providers both locally and regionally to provide a seamless pathway of care to oncology patients across gynaecology.

Responsible to deliver care working with defined protocols for a defined caseload in clinics and referral to medical colleagues if any deviation from patients occur.

Participate in development of nurse led services within gynaecology.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participates in research and clinical audits in own specialist area.   To provide nursing care at an advanced level and to defend patient group  Provide and assess the need for symptomatic and psychological support to patients by  maintaining close contact by use of telephone, outpatient and ward visits.  To provide information and ongoing support to pre and post op patients.  To participate in trust wide educational events and be available as a learning recourse.  To assess, plan and implement patient care pathways with defined protocols and refer on as  necessary.   Contribute to the provision of specialist training to nurses and medical staff.