Nurse Consultant (Acute Oncology)

• Where necessary in the absence of Matron or Deputy Nurse Director, provide operational support within the Oncology Service.
• Provide leadership advice and support on clinical governance issues, including clinical and non-clinical risk assessment and management.

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
• Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
• Evidence of service improvement.
• Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
• Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
• Experience of writing business cases

Desirable

• Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
• Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.

Essential

• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
• Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
• Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Masters level post graduate education
• Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
• ENB 659 or equivalent - SLIP, 998
• Evidence of current CPD
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
• Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people