Oral Chemotherapy Liaison Nurse

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  Provide psychological, emotional and informational support to oncology and haematology patients and their families throughout diagnosis and treatment.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Act as a patient advocate, coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care, and support patients attending other hospital departments or external services.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Provide education and training to patients, families and healthcare staff, including education on oral systemic anti-cancer treatments.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Maintain high standards of evidence-based practice through clinical audit, research, quality improvement, policy development and accurate clinical documentation.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Provide specialist clinical leadership within Oncology and Haematology, promote professional development, ensure compliance with hospital policies and professional standards, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of cancer services.
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Requirements

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  Registered General Nurse with valid NMBI registration.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Hold a Postgraduate Qualification in Cancer Care/Oncology Nursing.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Minimum 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience, including at least 3 years’ experience in Medical Oncology.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Minimum 2 years’ oncology management experience at CNM1 level or above, with relevant management development training.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Ability to work independently, manage an individual caseload, initiate and implement change, with good IT skills, teaching and assessing experience, and knowledge of nursing research.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate a strong interest in developing the Oncology Liaison Nurse role and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of oncology services.
  
  
  

  
  

Benefits