Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Acute Oncology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends and cross site working included) Job ref 213-Division-A- -A
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal University Hospital Town Orpington Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum, including high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/ :59
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to join an innovative role developed in partnership between King's College Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support. This role was created as part of a collaborative programme of service improvement, aimed at ensuring people affected by cancer receive an outstanding experience of care when they present acutely unwell.
Following a redesign of the Acute Oncology Service and expansion of the team, we are seeking an enthusiastic nurse to contribute to the continued development of this dynamic service and team.
A key focus is ensuring that patients receive timely specialist oncology assessment and input, facilitating appropriate management and investigation. The service aims to prevent avoidable hospital admission where appropriate, reduce inpatient length of stay and support the assessment and management of patients within an ambulatory or Same Day Emergency Care setting.
The AOS CNS will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology Team and alongside admitting clinical teams, providing expert advice and specialist clinical expertise. The post holder will ensure that patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and that decisions regarding their treatment and ongoing management are made promptly and effectively.
Main duties of the job
Ensure patients access the right care, at the right time through provision of high-quality Acute Oncology specialist
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Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist in London employer: Kings College Hospital
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead a dedicated anaesthetic team while contributing to teaching and research. With a strong focus on professional development, the Trust provides ample opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, all within the supportive community of Princess Royal University Hospital, known for its commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative practices.
