Nurse/ Clinical Practitioner – Acute Oncology inEastbourne inEastbourne PUBLISHED 8 NOV 2024
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust rs7UjC1y
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An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance.
The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.
Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.
This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base EDGH.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.
To support the lead acute oncology nurse practitioner in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.
About usPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance.
The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.
Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.
This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base EDGH.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.
To support the lead acute oncology nurse practitioner in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.
About us
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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