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Cancer Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 15 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 November 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-2187 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to enhance our cancer nurse specialist service providing expert support and nurse led interventions for Urology cancer patients. The post is a fixed term contract initially for 12 months with a view to this being extended. This post will involve working closely with other Urology cancer nurse specialists, oncology nursing teams, Urologists and Oncologists to provide seamless supportive care for penile cancer patients, metastatic bladder and metastatic renal cancer patients. There has been an increase in the number of treatment options available and offered to metastatic cancer patients who often have complex needs and follow up regimes. The post holder will therefore need to have experience in managing a case load of patients within a cancer speciality (ideally experience of caring for patients with penile/bladder/renal cancers). Their job plan will include attendance at Multidisciplinary meetings, nurse led clinics, supporting inpatients and those attending Consultant/ therapy appointments. The post holder will be responsible for arranging onward referrals and investigations as appropriate as well as signposting patients to agencies for benefits and financial advice, lifestyle and well being adjustments. This post will involve some travelling between hospital sites (Ottery St Mary and Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford). Working Pattern: Full-time Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Jane Billing or Graeme MacCormick for additional information or to arrange an informal chat/visit on 01392 402747 This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.