Band 7 Teenage Cancer Trust Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Digbeth, Birmingham
Band 7 Teenage Cancer Trust Clinical Nurse Specialist
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Digbeth, Birmingham
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 21 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 3528577079374a2a9c63d2908dc10c0d
Location ref: Digbeth, Birmingham
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the award winning Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Service for the West Midlands. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Principal Treatment Centre Team at the QEHB for 9-12 months to cover maternity leave
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellence in clinical care for Teenagers and Young Adults (aged 16 -- 24) with cancer and their families.
Based on the Teenage Cancer Trust Young Persons Unit, you will play a key role in providing quality TYA patient care in line with Peer review measures. Working across the hospital and site specific teams and with the existing TYA CNS team, you will support delivery of age appropriate care, whilst also promoting the philosophy and ethos of Teenage Cancer Trust, in line with the charities strategic vision for Nursing.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise when identifying and caring for the specific needs of TYA patients and their carers. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, TYA nursing experience, knowledge of TYA cancers and the ability to work sensitively and collaboratively with diverse teams. By working alongside the TYA team and Site Specific Teams you will promote a cohesive approach to TYA care.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.