Role Summary
To work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and medical and nursing teams to provide expert advice and support for speciality patients with NDHCT.
To develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies.
Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/improve the service.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is a wonderful opportunity to join our expanding breast oncology nurse team in delivering safe, patient focused care and supporting our senior clinicians with the ever growing caseload of patients receiving oncology treatment for early and secondary breast cancer. The role will include providing support, advice and signposting to patients during and beyond their treatment. You will be able to monitor blood results, scan results and symptoms, knowing when and where to escalate any concerns. You will support the patients with complex treatment regimes, liaising with the consultants, acute oncology team, seamoor unit and pharmacy to ensure the best outcomes for patients on active treatment. You will develop caring, professional relationships with patients and their family, often being the first port of call when they have queries.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in oncology, acute medicine or breast cancer. You will be flexible, able to prioritise needs, keen to develop services and a team player. You will be able support patients with empathy and understanding, balancing their needs with the services available, often having to think outside of the box to personalise care. You will be keen to develop your knowledge and skills, provide education and support to student nurses, new members of staff and other health professionals
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. Hours variable
Interview Date: Friday 7th February 2025
For further information please contact: Pippa Clifton, Breast Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist on p.clifton@nhs.net or Jackie Cockwill, Secondary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on j.cockwill@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
