Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse SpecialistThis post focuses on the implementation and delivery of Acute Diagnostic Oncology (ADO) pathways from external trusts by early intervention and support for patients with a new cancer diagnosis. To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in acute oncology and upper GI cancers, acting as a resource for education and training. To provide early input of specialist nursing care to oncology patients.

Responsibilities

Faster and better care of patients presenting with complications from radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge).

Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to appropriate specialty).

About The TrustThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. We are focused on delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital, and we value partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authorities, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system.

Contact for further details / informal visitsName: Clare ByrneJob title: Corporate DDoN and LCNEmail: Clare.byrne@nhs.netTelephone: 01895 279267

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

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