Acute Oncology Specialist Support Nurse

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and dynamic Acute Oncology Service (AOS) within the East Suffolk & North Essex Foundation Trust. This position is part-time, requiring 19 hours per week.

Role Overview

Based within the Acute Oncology Service at Ipswich Hospital, you will develop and consolidate your existing skills in medical/oncological triage and the assessment of acutely unwell oncology patients. Your role will be pivotal in the coordination and further expansion of the service across both sites within the trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct over-the-phone assessments and inpatient rounds reviewing patients who present to the AOS unwell due to complications of malignancy or side effects of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments.
• Manage a dedicated patient caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT on a secondment basis, to be discussed with their line manager.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Experience in triaging unwell medical and/or oncology/haematology patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is between £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata. Additional benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
• Access to a range of NHS discounts.
• Comprehensive Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.

Commitment to Development

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust pride ourselves on supporting Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's staff with a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone, and Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust continuously invest in Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's commitment to enhancing staff and patient experiences.

Digital Transformation

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic to bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in the hospital for both staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust want to hear from you.