Job Overview
Please note only applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN can be accepted for this clinical nurse specialist jobs, as OSCE support is unavailable at this time.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Trust’s first Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Cancer Liaison Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), working across NWAFT to deliver specialist services for patients aged 13-24 with a cancer diagnosis.
The role will lead on the operational and day-to-day coordination of the TYA Cancer Service at Peterborough City Hospital, ensuring all patients receive high-quality, age-appropriate clinical care in collaboration with the Principal Treatment Centre (PTC; Cambridge), Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse, and the TYA MDT.
As a source of clinical expertise, this role aims to enhance both outcomes and experiences for TYA patients. It involves working alongside site-specific adult services and Paediatric Oncology/Haematology teams to provide advice on age-appropriate care and support in alignment with national guidance and regional operational policy.
Main Duties of the Job
- Promote and facilitate a continuous supportive cancer service across hospital and community settings.
- Support the cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Act as a resource for healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer.
- Maintain responsibility for specialist information and support for a caseload of TYA patients across NWAFT.
- Participate in service delivery to ensure compliance with national cancer care recommendations and directives.
Working for the Organisation
The organisation is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within its workforce and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Particular emphasis is placed on encouraging applicants from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from the local area.
A range of employee benefits is offered, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after 10 years, plus national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours (night shifts, weekends, bank holidays).
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Wellbeing support and activities promoting a healthy work environment.
- Access to in-house physiotherapy services.
- Subsidised on-site meals and staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach bus travel within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Clinical Practice
- Communication
- Quality
- Management
- Research and Audit
- Education
For further details, refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- NMC registration.
- Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria
- Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Advanced communication skills.
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Up-to-date evidence of the Four Pillars of Practice.
- Background in working with cancer patients.
- Experience in TYA services.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa, provided the role is eligible, and the salary meets the required threshold. Candidates should self-assess eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship before applying.
It is essential to provide full and accurate details of current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants must present a criminal record certificate for countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
For eligible candidates in health or adult social care, the Health and Care Worker visa is an alternative to the Skilled Worker visa, offering reduced costs and exemption from the annual immigration health surcharge.
Adverts may close earlier than the specified deadline if sufficient applications are received. Early application submission is encouraged.
Closing Date: 6th December 2024.
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