Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months
The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is focused on the continual improvement of services and the development of partnerships with partners in health and social care.
The Urology Directorate at NNUH are seeking a band 7 Oncology Nurse Specialist to work within the urology team and assist in the provision of high-quality care for people with suspected or proven cancer of the prostate. The right candidate will work within an experienced and supportive team of Specialist Nurses, assist with the prostate cancer pathway from triage through to diagnosis.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and positive nurse who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and compassion, to join us and work collaboratively across teams. They should have a depth of experience of either Urology or Oncology nursing. Full training and support will be provided to the right candidate.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
A key element of the role is triaging all GP referrals for suspected prostate cancer ensuring patients are provided with the information they require regarding investigation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and ensuring that when changes occur, they are kept fully updated in a timely manner.
- To be a lead Nurse Specialist for patients newly referred with a suspicion of prostate cancer.
- Use expert knowledge of prostate cancer to facilitate the prostate cancer pathway from new referral through diagnostic investigation and results. To help patients achieve the 62 day cancer pathway.
- To act as a liaison between primary care and the urology department
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To triage all new suspected prostate cancer referrals. Develop a nurse telephone clinic with the aim of ensuring all appropriate investigations are complete prior to the patients first attendance in the outpatient clinic, to include, PSA, repeat PSA, urinalysis, MSU, mpMRI, bone scan and CT as indicated
- To provide feedback to primary care if referrals need to be redirected or additional information is required
- To provide a referral helpline for primary care
- To provide nurse led assessment of patients with suspected Prostate Cancers. This will include physical examination, assessment and investigation of symptoms, interpretation of results and referral for further investigation
- To participate in the suspected Prostate Cancer Outpatient Clinic (2wwPSA Clinic) and develop Nurse Led Clinics
- To aid in the development of the service to reflect the needs of the patient group and to identify areas where change in practice could provide benefit to patients
- To provide accurate information to the Directorate Operational Manager to ensure the Trust are keeping within the targets for the treatment of Prostate Cancers as required by the NHS Cancer Plan
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN on appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Degree in Nursing or other health related subject
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience - must be Urology
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Possess specialist knowledge relating to Cancer Care
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a workload
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to manage own time
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY