Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Oncology

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Acute Oncology Service Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, proactive nurse to join our team of specialist senior nurses. The team work collaboratively across the Organisation to develop and enhance the service to patients admitted to hospital with complications of cancer or its treatment., The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well as part of the immediate and larger team and will participate in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of the acute cancer patients and promote the Acute Oncology Service via established educational activities. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.

You will be instrumental in the development and implementation of local and network wide management and treatment protocols and pathways. You will provide essential cross department liaison and communication to improve the patient's journey and experience, reduce length of stay and when possible avert hospital admissions.

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."