Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Nurse Specialist

To work as an integral part of the Gynae-Oncology Nursing team to support adult patients with a Gynaecological cancer diagnosis in Buckinghamshire healthcare NHT trust. The five gynaecological cancers are Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vaginal and Vulval.
The post holder will form part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing a service to patients from diagnosis and throughout the course of their disease. The role requires the ability to make appropriate and comprehensive referrals to ally services such as Specialist Palliative Care, Macmillan Specialist Dieticians and community teams such as District Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
The post holder will act as a primary resource for all patients diagnosed with one of the afore mentioned cancers in the county of Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. They will provide a holistic approach to support as per the Personalised Care Agenda using eHNAs and be able to signpost patients to appropriate local services. They will also provide an essential link between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Oxfordshire NHS Trust to ensure seamless care for patients receiving care/treatment in
both trusts., We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Gynae Oncology Nursing team. The post is based at Stoke Mandeville will require travel to other Buckinghamshire hospital sites.
As part of the team you will be directly involved in the holistic care of patients with gynae cancer, supporting their families and other staff members. You will be required to offer, set up and complete electronic holistic nursing assessments (eHNA) using the Macmillan My Care Plan tool. You will therefore need advanced communication skills and an ability to hold complex discussions both virtually and face to face. You will need to be both self-aware and self-motivated.
Previous experience in cancer nursing is preferable and a knowledge of or an interest in gynae cancer is vital given the remit of the role.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
+ provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
+ nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
+ regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
+ deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
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We pride ourselves in being a great place to work - and invite you to join our BHT family., As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.