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Lead Sarcoma Nurse Specialist

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), City of Westminster

Lead Sarcoma Nurse Specialist

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UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 25 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 934ea6bb3d554560ab4cf13e1fe1a3d1

Full Job Description

  • Practice autonomously as an ANP using collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care in the management of patients.
  • Take responsibility for the management of patients within own caseload and supervision/development of junior members of the multi-professional team.
  • Identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results.
  • To share knowledge and expertise, acting as an expert resource to others across primary and secondary care as appropriate.
  • Lead on specific audit cycles to enhance the quality of clinical nursing and medical practice.
  • Promote and lead nursing research within the Sarcoma service.
  • Lead on the development of specific guidelines, protocols and standards.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary, national and international team guidelines.
    • We are driven by our objective to offer the highest standards of staff and patient experience in the Cancer Division. We work closely as a team providing support to each other so we can work together to provide excellent care to patients that reflects the values of the Trust and how we would expect our own family and friends to be cared for., Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

    We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with cancer experience who will lead the development of expert care for patients with Sarcoma. Skills and qualities required for this post include: Excellent communication skills with both patients and staff. A collaborative approach with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), working across professional and organisational boundaries as necessary in order to provide a comprehensive patient-focused service. Delivery of complex information in a clear and sensitive manner for our patients and their loved ones. A desire to develop nurse led research and audit within the Sarcoma service. Expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management skills, and the ability to deliver high quality nurse led clinics. Non-medical prescribing course desirable A commitment to delivering the highest quality, safe patient experience.

    The Sarcoma Service at UCLH is part of The London Sarcoma Service, one the largest sarcoma services in Europe with an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients with sarcoma. Sarcoma patients at UCLH are treated within the Department of Oncology, offering complex chemotherapy and radiotherapy to patients with soft tissue and bone sarcomas. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Sarcoma team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing expert specialist care to patients with Sarcoma, that cares for patients with complex issues related to their disease and its treatment. You will be expected to work autonomously, running nurse led clinics for clearly defined patient groups within the Sarcoma specialty. Excellent communication skills, clinical skills and leadership, knowledge and pragmatic thought processes are needed for this role. You will also have an enthusiasm for service review and development, leading or participating in service improvements to continue to develop the highest quality service and patient experience. The service is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH, and we provide professional development, both in-job and through post graduate pathways. You will have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences., University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: + University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) + National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery + Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals + University College Hospital Grafton Way Building + Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine + University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre + The Hospital for Tropical Diseases + University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

    We can offer flexible working, and we offer a wide range of staff development opportunities to help you to develop yourself and your career. We are committed to equality and diversity recognising the unique contribution each individual can make to our team and patients. The Trust offers a number of staff benefits including season ticket loan, retail discounts, and the cycle to work scheme. This post is part of the Agenda for Change terms and Conditions with Annual Leave entitlement reflecting your length of service The wellbeing of staff is a Trust priority and we offer wellbeing and psychological support services, and within Oncology team debriefs, clinical supervision, and wellbeing initiatives including complimentary therapy. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

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