The Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Cancer CNS is a core member of the multidisciplinary team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based near the oncology department, daycase unit and inpatient cancer unit. The post offers key worker support, giving patients physical and emotional help, coordinating their care and advising on the clinical and practical issues of their diagnosis. The role also involves teaching other staff and helping to develop clinical services across the Trust, working either alongside others or alone.
What the job involves
- Provide physical and emotional support to patients
- Address patients' health concerns and promote their health and wellbeing
- Coordinate patients' care services
- Inform and advise patients on the clinical and practical issues of their diagnosis
- Work collaboratively or independently to meet the needs of patients and their families
- Act as a key worker and core member of the UGI multidisciplinary team
- Participate in the education and development of other staff
- Assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc Hons in a relevant subject area
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse (NMC registration)
Experience
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Nice to have
- Cancer nursing experience
- Level 2 communication
- Advanced communication skills
- Evidence and experience of a previous CNS role
- Gastrointestinal nursing experience
- Knowledge of or use of ACCEND
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
