A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Cancer Directorate is embarking on exciting developments in nurse-led cancer services and we are looking for an experienced urology / prostate specialist nurse to help take the urological and prostate cancer services to the next level.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing prostate cancer diagnostics and treatments as well as developing nurse-led services to help reduce waiting lists as per national targets. You will be supported and line-managed by the Prostate Nurse Consultant. This role includes leadership responsibilities of the Urological Cancer specialist nurses as well as core member of MDT.
You will demonstrate a robust knowledge base of prostate cancer and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and triage. You will be able to hold skilled and sensitive conversations whilst acting as patient advocate.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate individual who is able to lead by example influencing others to provide the highest levels of safe and effective care, whilst promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.
As this is a developmental post from AFC band 7-8a you will be offered mentorship, coaching or clinical supervision. We offers shadowing or informal visit for those who are interested to have a face to face discussion prior to application if needed. We have a number of competency packages for you to work through as part of this role and you will be given support to progress through these.
Manage and lead Prostate Cancer –non surgical service with responsibility for ensuring high quality, cost-effective healthcare.
Manage and lead a workforce of Urology Cancer specialist nurses excluding Prostate cancer CNS’s .
Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students
Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
60% clinical practice Prostate cancer care. 40% leadership for Non Prostate Cnacer Urology CNS’s).
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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This vacancy will close at midnight on 24 October 2024
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 4 November 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024