Job overview

The post holder has a key leadership and specialist role at a senior level to support the organisation in the delivery of care for cancer patients and their families. This will be in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the specialty, ensuring that Trust values and beliefs are upheld. In addition, the Specialist Nurse has a fundamental role in leading on the development and the effective delivery of specialist cancer nursing to reflect the evolving health care agenda.

Main duties of the job

·        In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, Lead Cancer Nurse and Matron, will deliver the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting, including effective leadership, monitoring, and maintaining professional and care standards, work collaboratively, manage complaints as per Trust policy and lead the specialist nursing contribution to the governance agenda.

·        Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development.

·        Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.

·        Lead on the development and delivery of cancer education and training for patients and staff, relevant to specialist nursing practice.

·        Provide clinical leadership and line management of staff if appropriate, ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review.

·        Maintain personal standards of conduct and behavior, which are consistent with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and requirements.

·        Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Business Group, relevant to specialty

·        Act as key workers within agreed tumor specific protocols, leading on patient and carer communication issues and co-ordinate the patient pathway.

·        Provide expert nursing advice and support to other Health Care Professionals (HCP)

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice