09 Oct
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge
Job description
Job summary
A wonderful opportunity has arisen in our Cancer Directorate to strengthen the community assessment for men with non-specific lower urinary tract symptoms or marginally raised PSA where the GP is keen to rule out prostate cancer.
The pilot aim to reduce over investigation and related anxiety in men as well as focus resources on those who are at high-risk support early detection of prostate cancer that benefit from treatment.
We are inviting applications from ambitious experienced Nurses who are interested to enhance their experience, to lead the Cancer Alliance Project- ENRICH (ENhanced tRIaging in prostate Cancer patHway) for 2 years fixed term contract or secondment.
This will give an opportunity to enhance the experience in prostate cancer care as well as career progression.
You will have opportunity to work at the Addenbrooke's site as well as our outreach clinics. You will be leasing with Primary care team and creating a collaborative working strategy to meet the project aims.
You will be working closely with Prostate cancer Clinical lead and Cancer Alliance.
You will demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of Prostate cancer care and proficiency in patient assessment. You must be able to have skilled and sensitive conversations.
You will provide clinical leadership, influencing others to provide the highest levels of safe and effective care and a positive patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Manage and lead EoE cancer alliance project- ENRICH(ENhanced tRIaging in prostate Cancer patHway)
Responsible for the assessment including prostate volume and general health, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
Be involved in the strategic review of ENRICH service and follow up as needed.
Be responsible for leasing with primary care and establishing the project.
Line management responsibility of the project team.
Collecting data and feedback progress to consultant lead as well as cancer alliance.
About us
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?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note : - Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
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This vacancy will close at midnight on 11 September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 23 September 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 caf, 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with a degree
- Post registration module in Urology or Prostate cancer care.
- Good Clinical Practice Certifacte.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (if nurse led services part of role)
- Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning
- Leadership or management module
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced communication skills or Counselling qualification.
- Masters degree
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience as nurse specialist in Urology / Prostate cancer.
- Experience in project management
- Evidence of leading service change.
- Managing and or leading a team
- Significant experience in running nurse led clinics.
Desirable
- Practical experience of policy development
- Audit or research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised as an expert in prostate cancer care with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose.
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
- Proven leadership and team leading skills
- Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development.
- Presentation skills
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
- Reliable and supportive
- Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
▶️ Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist ENRICH
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