Deputy Uro-Oncology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

This post will work in collaboration with, and autonomously, as part of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to help develop and deliver acute services across organisational, professional and geographical boundaries. The post will involve working with the Uro - Oncology Cancer CNS(s). This role will work closely with key areas of the Trust, forging close working relationships with the Trust interventional consultants, visiting consultants from the Cancer Centre's, the Medical and Cancer Teams and the Specialist Palliative Care team.
It is essential that you possess a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience in caring for cancer patients. With evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. You must be highly motivated with strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
Working with the Cancer Management Team, Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams and Clinical Nurse Specialists this post will be responsible for the implementation and assessment of the service against the NHSI quality measures., · The post-holder will provide a comprehensive quality service for the management of patients who attend for Uro - oncology assessment and as an inpatient. Providing support for their carers/family. Making contact with patients to provide practical, psychological and emotional support.
· To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment.
· To work in collaboration with the senior Uro - oncology clinical nurse specialist, lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and Mainland, to provide a high quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
· To act as a resource in providing evidence based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with cancer, and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life.
· To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
· To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the Uro - trust and community services within the specialty.
· Take part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research projects in specialist areas, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with Trust governance and clinical guidelines.
· To assist with assessment and incorporate skill such as cannulation, peripheral line management and phlebotomy
To provide intravesical chemotherapy

This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner to take on this associate specialist nursing role working as a key member within the Uro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team(s). The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.