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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.

Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients

We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Contact

Address: Cliftonville; Northampton; Northamptonshire; NN1 5BD
Contact Number: 01604 634700

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Ref: 265-6952069 Vacancy ID: 6952069

Rarer Tumour Support Worker

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Location

Site: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Billing Road
Town: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum / pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 4)

Specialty

Main area: Oncology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of an individual care plan under the direction of the registered nurse

Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer, reporting any changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse

Evaluate the outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse

To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse

Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate.

To triage incoming calls, providing general advice to healthcare professionals and patients/carers/, referring complex/specialist issues to the Macmillan Rarer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Provide general telephone advice, signposting patients/carers to other resources as appropriate.

Coordinate appointments or investigations to fast-track patients through the system.

Liaise with the MDT coordinators to ensure a seamless service for patients and smooth transition through the patient pathway.

To identify and address patient/carer general information needs

To support patients/carers in accessing the Northants Cancer Guide, navigating the system to address their holistic needs

To proactively telephone patients to assess on-going/change of individual needs to enable prompt assessment and management of worries/concerns

Support the registered nurse in the coordinate of care to facilitate safe and effective transition between services to provide seamless support for people living with cancer.

Support the delivery of patient and carer training and education, including the use of equipment.

Advise patients on individual self-care management strategies and education as necessary, including how to self-assess.

Encourage and support healthy lifestyle choices

Provide Level 1 psychological support to patients/carers, referring patients who require Level 2 support to the registered nurse.

Contribute to the development of the specialist nursing service

Comment on proposed changes to policies and procedures to enhance the specialist nursing service

To support the registered nurse in the development and implementation of support groups

To support the development and initiation of end of treatment summaries, ensuring patients receive a summary at the end of each episode of treatment

To be a flexible member of the team able to respond to the changing needs of patients and the service

To provide a vital link between patients and the registered nurse, highlighting patients that require specialist assessment.

To attend the tumour site MDT in the absence of the registered nurse

To take responsibility for the administrative aspects of the nursing service

To review patients in outpatient settings under the direction of the registered nurse

To support the registered nurse in responding to EAU alerts for patients admitted as an emergency

To order equipment and supplies

Understand that there will be frequent exposure to distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice

Attend monthly/quarterly meetings with the registered nurse/Cancer Lead Nurse to review the effectiveness of the role

To achieve the agreed competencies to fulfil the role with 6 months of being in post

Have knowledge of the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan cancer Support and The Macmillan Information Centre

Demonstrate an awareness of the limits of own practice/knowledge and when to seek appropriate support/advice

To participate in the formal review process and plan future personal development and competencies to be achieved

Document outcomes/consultations on the Somerset Cancer Registry, ensuring effective communication with all members of the cancer multidisciplinary team

To utilise IT systems to inform decision making

To support and contribute to clinical audit and research initiatives

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

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

Education, Training & Qualification

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Communication Skills Training
Vocational Qualification Level 4
Foundations in Cancer Care