Job summary
The registered nurse will work within the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist team and under the supervision of the senior CNS and will;-
- Undertake nurse led follow up clinics for patients post treatment for prostate cancer, assessing patient's needs, implementing and evaluating care
- Communicate any changes to care plan to the wider MDT and primary care
- Support and manage the care of patients on self-management and remote follow up of prostate cancer
- Act as the point of contact and named nurse for patients on self-management follow up.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and provide patient education to ensure patients are fully informed about the prostate cancer self-management system/process.
- Holistically assess patient's needs, developing and evaluation plans of care.
- Mange the caseload of prostate cancer follow up patients
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess the patients holistic needs and develop and implement a care plan based on patient need.
- Communicate any changes or red flag symptoms to senior CNS and wider MDT as appropriate.
- Provide advice and support signposting to other forms of support e.g. Welfare Rights, Community Teams, Maggies
- Provide advice and support to patients regarding side effects of prostate cancer treatments and ongoing symptoms and/or side effects
- Liaise with the wider MDT and primary care regarding any changes to care
- Liaise with primary care for the initiation on ongoing treatments such as hormone therapies
- To be the trust advocate for self-management of prostate cancer follow up
- Contribute to and participate in the ongoing service development of the self-management systems, the urology CNS team and the wider CNS teams.
- Provide patient education about treatment related toxicities, symptoms to be aware of and how to access support.
- Provide information to patients on self-management of prostate cancer follow up, address any concerns and ensure understanding
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills and Attributes
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Other
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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
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Employer details
Employer name
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL