Job Description

An exciting opportunity had arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Plastics team as a Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Nurse Specialist, at the City Campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This opportunity involves working closely with the medical and nursing teams to develop a brand new service.
You will be supported to achieve a set of competencies specific to the role.
Main duties of the job
To act as keyworker for patients with Sarcoma offering an accessible and visible point of contact .
Provide verbal written information and advice to Sarcoma patients and their families.
Use of evidence based specialist practice and knowledge in the care of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma patients.
Actively contribute in implementing management plans, advice and support for people with Retroperitoneal Sarcoma and their families and carers.
About us
It is essential that you are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the service. The successful applicant needs to have excellent organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem solving. You must have excellent clinical knowledge and skills. You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated, provide high standards of clinical skills and have the ability to influence and drive innovative practice within a face growing and exciting speciality setting
We are keen to encourage development in line with Trust policy and working in new ways and ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We are a forward thinking team and we are willing to support individuals who are looking for career progression and development.
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-6994001
Job locations
City Campus
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and responsibilities please consult the documents attached. The successful candidate will:Act as keyworker for patients with Retroperitoneal Sarcoma offering an accessible and visible point of contact and coordination of care across the patient journeyProvide continuous ongoing assessment of information and support needs of patients and carers, signposting to other sources of information and support, referring to specialist services if required.Demonstrate the use of evidence based specialist practice and knowledge in the care of Sarcoma patients.Play an active role in the continual development of the Sarcoma service. Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and responsibilities please consult the documents attached. The successful candidate will:Act as keyworker for patients with Retroperitoneal Sarcoma offering an accessible and visible point of contact and coordination of care across the patient journeyProvide continuous ongoing assessment of information and support needs of patients and carers, signposting to other sources of information and support, referring to specialist services if required.Demonstrate the use of evidence based specialist practice and knowledge in the care of Sarcoma patients.Play an active role in the continual development of the Sarcoma service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing Degree/Willingness to complete within agreed timeframe
• Current Level one NMC registration

Desirable

• Sarcoma/ cancer related qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience at band 5 within either surgical or oncology speciality
• Experience of working within an MDT

Desirable

• Experience at band 6 or specialist nurse

Organisation/time management
Essential

• Able to prioritise/manage own workload
• Understands importance of patient pathways and CNS role in supporting this

Desirable

• Understanding of referal to treatment and cancer targets

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing Degree/Willingness to complete within agreed timeframe
• Current Level one NMC registration

Desirable

• Sarcoma/ cancer related qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience at band 5 within either surgical or oncology speciality
• Experience of working within an MDT

Desirable

• Experience at band 6 or specialist nurse

Organisation/time management
Essential

• Able to prioritise/manage own workload
• Understands importance of patient pathways and CNS role in supporting this

Desirable

• Understanding of referal to treatment and cancer targets