Head & Neck Lead clinical nurse specialist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the head and neck cancer nurse specialist team at University Hospitals of Leicester. The CNS team are friendly, supportive and have a strong team working approach.
As a Head and Neck Cancer CNS you will work as part of the nursing and Multi-disciplinary team ensuring that patients with head and neck cancer receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and can work both autonomously and as part of a team. Relevant post registration experience is essential and knowledge of head and neck nursing would be beneficial but not essential as a full training and supervision package will be tailored to meet your needs.
As this is a Macmillan badged post you must have a good understanding of Macmillan priorities and their agenda including personalised care and the recovery package.
The purpose of the post is to manage and provide expert specialist clinical practice for both outpatients and inpatients (NHS and private patients (delete as appropriate). The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) acts as a keyworker for the patient.The CNS will lead in the use of evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service.
The CNS will liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team when required to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
As integral member of the MDT you will be involved in developing nursing practice- strengthening and developing links across cancer networks. The head and neck MDT also have a strong research network and are involved in many research projects to improve patient care and treatment you will be expected to support this as part of your role.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.
To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within scope of practice; advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients’ requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.
Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the speciality.
Where relevant to role, undertake non-medical prescribing as appropriate to patient/client group.
To continually review performance against Key Performance Indicators, proactively addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake advanced technical skills with appropriate training and specific to the clinical area.
Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024