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Job summary

Main area
Immunotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-PL-DB7876584
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/04/2026 23:59

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Lead Immunotherapy Cancer Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC Band 7

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity  for a  Band 7 Immunotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals Plymouth. Working alongside all teams, you will undertake direct specialist advice and clinical care and provide training and development.

Must have demonstrable experience at a senior level working with oncology patients. Need to be familiar with all Immunotherapy and the treatment of toxicities

The post holder must be willing to undertake nurse led clinics for monitoring and follow up of patients on treatment, take part in clinical audit and research and provide education and training.  The post holder should be willing and will be supported to undertake non-medical prescribing  and other appropriate level 7 modules to reach their potential, as need be.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

·       Lead, manage and develop the Immunotherapy nursing service working alongside the Consultant Oncologists, doctors, AHP’s and other CNS teams.

·       To provide a specialist nursing service for patients experiencing side effects from immunotherapy

·       Undertake nurse-led clinics including non-medical prescribing if appropriate

·       Work as part of the AOS weekly

·       To act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train.

·       Undertake audit and evaluation and develop policies and procedures as required

To work as an integrated member of the wider cancer nurse specialist team.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Works autonomously in accordance with NMC guidelines, to manage his/her caseload of patients.

2. Develop and undertake nurse led clinics and prescribing (if qualified) with support of consultants and l

lead nurse.

3. Act as key worker for cancer patients and undertake holistic needs assessment in line with national and local guidance

4. Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives’ e.g.   terminal illness, bereavement etc. Participates in complex ethical decision- making process

5. To act as the patients advocate on a frequent basis and provide expert advice on treatment options to enable patients to make informed choices

6. Provides continuity of care throughout the patients journey and liaises across organisations

7. Develops specialised programmes of care and provides highly specialised advice and written and oral information to patients, relatives

8. To act as a key communication resource for the multidisciplinary team

9. Provides clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals within and across organisational boundaries

10. To act as a role model for excellence

11. Provides support for distressed patients/carers and bereaved relatives. Identifies patients at risk and refers to appropriate agencies

12. Reviews patients independently and initiates changes in the management of care

13. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients notes

14. Promote and participate in support groups and other patient and public involvement initiatives to inform service development

15. Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and agencies involved in the discharge process to ensure patients are transferred into primary care in a timely and appropriate manner

16. Admit patients using own clinical judgement and convey relevant information to other members of the specialist team

17. Act as a change agent using own specialist knowledge of products and resources

18. Develop pathways and protocols to improve care for patients including follow up and recovery package

 

For further details please see the attached JD &PS 

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant demonstrable experience in specialist area at a senior level.
  • Proven demonstrable experience of handling complex relationships.
  • Proven knowledge in specialist area.
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of managing teams.
  • Previous CNS demonstrable experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Proven MSC or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
  • Proven Post reg. specialist qualification in cancer/palliative care
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable counselling skills.
  • Leadership/management training

Aptitude & Attitude

Essential criteria
  • Proven leadership: facilitation and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced communication skills training
Desirable criteria
  • Psych level 2 training.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Bryce
Job title
Interim Lead Cancer Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 430508
Additional information

 

 

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