Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing

Desirable criteria

• evidence of ongoing development related to subject
• teaching / assessment qualification

Knowledge Essential criteria

• understanding of gynaecological cancers
• knowledge of lynch syndrome

Desirable criteria

• knowledge of genetics in oncology

Technical Skills and competences Essential criteria

• Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management
• strong communication skills
• ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress

Desirable criteria

• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills

Experience Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute speciality
• Experience providing complex patient support, information and holistic assessment.
• Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments, and their related management of side effects

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working as a CNS
• Experience in hereditary cancer syndromes or genetic counselling pathways
• Experience of managing case loads

Personal Attributes Essential criteria

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• ability to work unsupervised
• professional

Desirable criteria

• Able to speak English

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