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- Radiotherapy, in one of the world's largest radiotherapy departments and at our satellite radiotherapy centres in Oldham and Salford
- Chemotherapy, in the UK's largest chemotherapy unit, as well as via 10 other sites, a mobile chemotherapy unit and in patients’ homes
- Highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer. Click here to find out more about surgery at The Christie.
- A wide range of support and diagnostic services
Find out more about how we treat cancer.
We are a national cancer specialist based in Manchester
We serve a population of 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester and Cheshire while 26% of our patients are referred to us from across the UK.
We have an annual turnover of £230 million, operating with 2,500 staff, 300 volunteers, 30,000 public members and one of the largest hospital charities in the UK.
Find out more about our Foundation Trust
We have been delivering world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years
The Christie has been named, by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to take part in clinical research studies.
The Christie has one of the largest trials portfolios in the UK, with over 650 active clinical trials.
We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre working with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK. We are also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre.
We established The Christie School of Oncology to provide undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education - the first of its kind in the UK.
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Senior Adult Oncology Rehabilitation Team Lead
Accepting applications until: 07-Jul-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 07-Jul-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Senior Adult Oncology (Frailty) - E00967
- Cyfeiriad
- Wilmslow Road
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M20 4BX
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 8a)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Senior Adult Oncology (Frailty) - E00967
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking for a senior AHP to lead the Senior Adult Oncology service who will be a proven expert in providing specialist interventions and providing pre and rehabilitation to complex older patients during anti cancer treatments as well as aiding cancer treatment decisions in complex older patients
The Senior Adult Oncology Rehabilitation Team Lead will be responsible for leading and coordinating the service at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust for this patient cohort. and will work within the MDT to provide outstanding evidence based clinical practice and co lead, with the Clinical Director, to develop the service strategy, quality standards and effective pathways of care
The post holder will have opportunity to contribute, facilitate, design and lead quality improvement projects with the aim of enhancing and promoting the value of the AHP role within cancer care.
Benefits:
Learning and development
Coaching and mentoring
Access to funding available for CPD and Leadership courses
Supportive and progressive team
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To provide operational management and an effective and visible leadership by prioritizing and deputizing the team workload, developing effective working relationships across the team, ensuring clarity of roles, challenging poor practice and taking steps to ensure a productive team with high standards of patient care.
To work with the Clinical Director/ Geriatrician and service/ AHP leads in developing the strategic and operational management and aims of the service
To plan, manage and coordinate the care provided by the Senior Adult Oncology multidisciplinary team for older patients with cancer and frailty planned to start or undergoing anti-cancer treatments.
To act as a lead and specialist AHP resource within the field of senior adult oncology rehabilitation. This uses wide ranging expert clinical skills and knowledge necessary to the post holder’s speciality and the application of these to the clinical setting
To propose pathway changes concerning the AHP management of patients and to guide the team to provide an efficient and effective service
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
There are plenty of opportunities for peer support and further learning, and all staff members are encouraged to contribute to our In-service training platform.
The Rehabilitation team is based in the Rehabilitation Unit within the largest single site cancer treatment centre in Europe.
Working at The Christie is a unique and rewarding challenge. Every member of staff plays a crucial role in giving our patients the best possible care, treatment and experience. With a supportive culture, an international reputation and a range of staff benefits, there are a lot of good reasons to join The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
· Plan, manage and coordinate the care provided by the Senior Adult Oncology multidisciplinary team for older patients with cancer and frailty planned to start or undergoing anti-cancer treatments.
· Provide operational management and an effective and visible leadership by prioritizing and deputizing the team workload, developing effective working relationships across the team, ensuring clarity of roles, challenging poor practice and taking steps to ensure a productive team with high standards of patient care.
· To liaise between specialist and local rehabilitation teams to ensure that care for people with senior adult oncology needs is transferred efficiently across organisational boundaries.
· To act as a lead and specialist AHP resource within the field of senior adult oncology rehabilitation. This uses wide ranging expert clinical skills and knowledge necessary to the post holder’s speciality and the application of these to the clinical setting.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients
- To assess, diagnose, develop, plan and implement highly specialist and individualised rehabilitation programmes where appropriate.
- To provide appropriate highly specialist interventions and to monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes.
- To use expert clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide and communicate an accurate diagnosis for patients with complex problems and place this within the context of their cancer and its treatment.
- To use expert listening skills to understand the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, emotional and psychological needs of patients and carers and incorporate these into treatment planning. This includes the ability to interpret and respond to patient’s unsaid needs, to respond to an opening that the patient may provide and to refer patients to the appropriate health care professional to address this need.
- To plan and provide individual treatment programme incorporating patient focused goals, outcome measures and onward referral This will be based on specialist knowledge of techniques and treatment options, a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and a sound knowledge of cancer and its treatment.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to communicate effectively with patients, for example, patients may have a hearing loss, visual impairment, affected speech, cognitive problems or have a learning disability.
- To evaluate patient progress and to re-assess and alter treatment programmes if required.
- To advise on appropriate clinical outcome measures, to evaluate clinical outcomes of interventions and to assist other staff in carrying this out.
- To use advanced communication skills to work with patients and carers in highly complex and/or sensitive situations.
- Use advanced communication skills and expert clinical reasoning to enable the patient and carers to adapt psychologically to disease, role changes and disability and to set realistic rehabilitation goals.
- To advise and support other healthcare staff to develop advanced communication and clinical reasoning skills to work with patients and carers in complex/sensitive situations, enabling them to adapt to any physical, psychological and emotional impact.
- To attend the relevant multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary rehabilitation Senior Adult Oncology service.
- To use moderate physical effort, manual handling and coordination if necessary to assess and treat patients.
- To use advanced personal coping strategies to work with a specialist caseload in the oncology setting.
- To lead on the development of specialised care protocols/pathways relating to a range of issues to improve patient care.
· 13. Monitor the care provided by the multidisciplinary team and the impact of the service, identifying opportunities for improvement both within the Senior Adult Oncology team and the wider Trust.
· Work within the Senior Adult Oncology multidisciplinary team, providing early and pro-active Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to selected cancer patients with frailty.
· Contribute to the multi-professional team primarily through outpatient clinics and MDTs, but also by supporting selected inpatients.
· Collaborate with the different supportive oncology teams and specialized oncology teams at The Christie.
· Co-lead in shaping and optimizing the model of care provided by the Senior Adult Oncology Team.
· Provide regular progress updates reports and work collaboratively with the other members of the service, in particular the Clinical Director, Geriatrician and the Implementation Lead in evaluating the benefits and effectiveness of the service implementation, as well as redesigning solutions and working across boundaries to achieve effective improvement outcomes.
· Maintain high standards of data documentation (accurate, comprehensive and up to date) of all the required clinical and operational data, in line with national standards the trust policy, providing the necessary KPIs and outcomes data.
· Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings when required.
PROFESSIONAL
· To demonstrate a robust understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk, and to be able to apply this understanding to clinical practice.
· Promote and participate in all aspects of clinical governance and risk management, including the development of SOPs, protocols, policies and standards to ensure they remain in line with evidence-based practice.
· To be responsible for maintaining own capability and competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in order to maintain HCPC and professional registration.
· To ensure that own clinical practice and that of staff and students under professional supervision meet the required standards of professional practice.
· To utilise specialist, clinical expertise to train, educate, guide and support registered and non- registered staff.
· To maintain and develop current knowledge of clinical practice development and evidenced-based practice, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice accordingly.
· To work within the guidelines of the policies, procedures and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
· To disseminate knowledge of specialist profession in an oncology setting by participating in the organisation of and presenting at courses, study days and conferences locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
· To undertake annual performance development reviews with staff.
· To provide line management to qualified and non-qualified staff within the team.
· To provide an AHP professional contribution into multidisciplinary service delivery and policy projects within the trust (e.g., implementation of NICE guidance documents)
· To raise awareness of the role of the senior AHP in oncology.
· To communicate potentially difficult clinical or non-clinical information to staff. This may include feedback about individual performance or dealing with conflicting advice and opinions about clinical situations.
· To act as a role model and ensure compliance with The Christie’s values and behaviours.
· Anticipate the consequences of national and government guidelines and policy on the Senior Adult Oncology service, and strategically recommend changes to practice and pathways to meet the changing and future needs of the service.
· Identify own training and personal development needs, demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal and professional development (CPD) and maintain competency and to ensure best practice.
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To manage service development around AHP input into the Senior Adult Oncology service.
To utilise clinical expertise for ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved within the clinical section.
To ensure that all staff within the clinical team implement policy and service developmental changes.
To propose pathway changes concerning the AHP management of patients and to guide the team to provide an efficient and effective service.
To work with the Clinical Director/ Geriatrician and service/ AHP leads in the developing the strategic and operational management of the services.
Co-lead on service evaluation and regular auditing process, promoting evidence-based strategies and clinical care of excellence.
Support the Clinical Director in the development of a service strategy and determining key deliverables for the Senior Adult Oncology Service
Actively seek feedback and promote involvement from patients, families, carers, communities and colleagues in the co-production of service improvements and taking this forward in developing tangible service improvements.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
To operationally manage and co lead a clinical caseload to meet competing service and patient priorities, frequently readjusting plans as situations change/arise and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with professional and service standards.
To liaise across multi professional groups to ensure that the clinical service delivery is co-ordinated with others who may be involved in patient care.
To provide a safe, efficient and effective AHP service to patients within the clinical area by responsible and appropriate management
** Please see attached Job Description for full details **
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc in Nursing or AHP
- Registration with the appropriate healthcare governing body
- Evidence of post registration CPD or relevant Specialist Qualification in cancer or geriatrics
- To hold or currently working towards a MSc/Masters qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
Meini prawf dymunol
- Registered non-medical prescriber
- Psychosocial support Level 1 and 2 training
- Management / Leadership training
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of care of complex older patients with cancer
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive geriatric and frailty assessments
- Experience of working within NHS and a clear understanding of NHS issues and how they relate to a specialist area
- Experience of service development and implementation
- Experience of service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement
- Experience of team leading and project management and delivery
- Experience in the supervision of junior staff / others
- Experience of supporting, mentoring and coaching staff
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience working at a senior level in Ambulatory Emergency Care/Urgent Care or the Emergency Department
- Experience of teaching within both formal and informal environments
- Experience of patient engagement and involvement
- Experience of research and publications
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent clinical skills, advanced clinical reasoning, governance and safeguarding skills
- Ability to work independently/ autonomously
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed leadership skills and team management
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Project management skills
- High level problem solving, planning, organisational and evaluation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present clinical, performance and financial information
- Evidence of producing high quality written reports
- Ability to motivate others
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experienced negotiator
- Teaching skills
- Research skills
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge and professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to frailty, older patients and multi-comorbidity in cancer care
- Knowledge of the emerging evidence base in the field of onco-geriatrics
- Knowledge of prehabilitation and rehabilitation pathways in cancer care and relevance to supporting older adults with a cancer diagnosis
VALUES
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Maturity in approach to role and responsibilities
- Highly motivating and able to motivate others
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Kind and compassionate
- Calm and objective
- Approachable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Positive change agent
- Committed
- Flexible in working patterns and to meet the needs of the role and the service
- Able to work under pressure
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Annie Dewberry
- Teitl y swydd
- Associate Chief Nurse – CSSS
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 446 8266
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