Job Description
Purpose of the Post The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology Liaison) will work as a key member of the Consultant led Inter-disciplinary team providing medical oncology services to patients with cancer in the SIVUH. The Oncology Liaison CNS will have a pivotal role in meeting the psychological, emotional and informational needs of oncology patients and their families/significant others. They will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary clinical team responsible for the care of these patients. The Oncology Liaison Nurse should liaise closely with all Clinicians involved in diagnosis, management and ongoing care of all patients referred to the oncology services. They will liaise with other health care professionals involved in patient care within the hospital, with other health care agencies as appropriate and with community services. While being autonomous, the Oncology Liaison Nurse should be aware of their own scope of practice and the need to refer patients to specialist services. The post holder will have an important educational role with the inter-disciplinary team and will play a role in the development of quality initiatives. The case load for the CNS will be determined in consultation with the relevant, Assistant Director of Nursing and Oncology Consultant and will comprise of patients with specialist Oncology Liaison needs and their families/carers as appropriate to the care of the patient. The post holders practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNS role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: Clinical Focus Patient/Client Advocate Education and Training Audit and Research Consultant Skills: Patient Care Team Working Skills Oncology Experience Benefits: Professional Development + Growth Onsite Healthy Snacks Great Location Free Health Trackers Pension Scheme Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme E-Learning & Development Portal