Specialist Nurse - Acute Oncology

We are seeking an experienced and motivated specialist practitioner to lead and develop a high-quality, patient-centred service within their area of expertise. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate specialist care pathways, provide expert clinical advice, and deliver safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with complex needs.

You will play a key role in nurse-led clinics, supporting treatment optimisation, facilitating timely discharge and helping to prevent avoidable admissions. You will contribute to service improvement, education and training across the Trust, ensuring care is delivered in line with national standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice. The successful candidate will support colleagues through specialist knowledge and expertise while contributing to the ongoing development of the service at both local and national level.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

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Essential: - Registered 1st Level Adult Nurse or Allied Health Professional; - Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent); - Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience; - Clinical skills accreditation; - Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards; - N59 / SACT or equivalent

Desirable: - Leadership and Management course; - Qualification in specialty

Essential: - Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy; - Able to travel access sites

Essential: - Awareness of national health and social care policy; - Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism; - Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues; - Clinical teaching experience; - Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required; - Able to work without supervision; - Competent in the use of IT packages; - Proven interpersonal skills; - Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post; - Venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration

Desirable: - Project management skills; - Research skills

Essential: - Experience of care delivery; - Experience of the specialism; - Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff; - Evidence of innovation in practice; - Experience of change management; - Evidence of practice development; - Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients