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Senior Specialist Nurse Gynae-Oncology

On-site in Oxford·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Oxford
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 22 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Registered Nurse (NMC)
First level degree in nursing
Demonstrable evidence of ability to study at Level 7 (either previous Level 6 or level 7 study).
Relevant specialist (post basic) academic programme (up to MSc level) relevant to recruiting clinical area/speciality.
Significant consolidated experience within gynae-oncology for the role
Proven evidence of management ability and leadership skills
Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice
Ability to appraise evidence, using analytical and problem-solving skills to inform decision-making, and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities and competency development via work-based assessments and use of a portfolio.
Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations, utilising decision-making skills to take appropriate action
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include days/weekends or nights, as required to complete training and clinical supervision in practice, and dependent on service needs.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Nice to have

Leadership Course or Qualification
Experience of change management
Evidence of delivering educational teaching and associated evaluations, internally and/or externally to the organisation

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced nurses to join our established Gynae-Oncology Specialist Nursing Team, working alongside the MDT in caring for patients with gynae-oncology cancers throughout their treatment pathway. OUH is a tertiary referral centre for gynae-oncology.

We are recruiting to 1.4 WTE and would welcome applications for full or part time.

The Senior Specialist Nurse has responsibility as a key worker, advocating for patients, liaising with the MDT, and for managing own caseload. They will work collaboratively with the Gynae-Oncology teams to audit services and implement streamlined practices.. We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible colleague who will work in partnership with the MDT to share best practice and identify areas for joint service improvement.

Informal visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

What you'll do

Employed as a Senior Specialist Nurse, working at an enhanced level of practice or towards advanced practice, completing a master’s degree (Level 7) programme or other specialist service training curriculum, in line with their primary professional regulatory body requirements.
Fulfilling the expectations and capabilities of a Senior Specialist Nurse, will be achieved through workplace-based training and assessments and in clinical practice, with support through clinical supervision in own service/speciality area.
The Senior Specialist Nurse will be supported in their professional development and wellbeing, working at the level of enhanced practice, or towards advanced practice, through achievement of the academic requirements and evidence of workplace-based capabilities and competence within their service/speciality.
The Senior Specialist Nurse will be expected to demonstrate and develop proficiency across the four pillars of practice, namely Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education and Research appropriate to their level of practice, and their scope of professional practice.

Full job description available in attached documents

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

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About the company & team

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.