Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology Sarcoma

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity had arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Oncology Sarcoma team as a Sarcoma and Germ Cell Clinical Nurse Specialist, at the City Campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This opportunity involves working closely with the medical and nursing teams to develop a brand new service.
You will be supported to achieve a set of competencies specific to the role.
To act as keyworker for patients with Sarcoma and Germ Cell tumours offering an accessible and visible point of contact .
Provide verbal written information and advice to Sarcoma and Germ Cell tumour patients and their families.
Use of evidence based specialist practice and knowledge in the care of Sarcoma patients.
Actively contribute in implementing management plans, advice and support for people with Sarcoma and Germ Cell tumours and their families and carers.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification
The nurse specialist will have protected time to maintain and further develop their professional competence. The nurse specialist will also provide ongoing supervision and support, participating in the induction and training of the multi-disciplinary team. As a senior member of the team, the nurse specialist will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of their specialty. They will initiate, manage and drive change within the department, innovating changes in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes. Approximately 20% of the post holder’s time will be used for these purposes

Please refer the Job description for details