Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Oncology Temporary ContractFull Time RoleThe Oncology CNS will have a central role in coordinating systemic anti-cancer treatment for Oncology patients. He/she will be responsible for providing specialist nursing care to patients who are newly diagnosed and patients on active SACT. The Oncology CNS will support and educate Oncology patients and their families about their SACT and managing side effects. They will also provide psychosocial support to these patients. Responsibilities: Provide a specialist oncology nursing care, advice, information and support for patients with a cancer diagnosis who require systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT).Provide education and support to newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.Attend Oncology Consultant Clinics and coordinate patients who require SACT.Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients with a cancer diagnosis.Work closely with Oncology Clinical Nurse Managers and Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists regarding patients’ treatment and follow up.Have strong working relationships with the Medical Oncology Team, Oncology Pharmacy, Dietitians, Social Work Department and Psycho-Oncology.Liaise with external Hospitals regarding patients’ concurrent treatment modalities such as radiotherapy.Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to discuss patients’ treatment regimens, interim radiology results and SACT side effects.Be a strong advocate for Oncology patients and their families and ensure care is timely and patient centred.Promote and empower patients and family members to actively participate in their own care.Manage the Nurse Led Oral Anti- Cancer Medication (OAM) Clinic in accordance with NCCP OAM Model of Care Recommendations.Be proficient undertaking a comprehensive holistic patient assessment using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE).Ensure patient prerequisite tests, treatment and follow up appointments are coordinated in a safe and efficient manner.Ensure patients and families are comprehensively informed during their continuum of oncology care.Use all available resources effectively and economically.Promote a safe clinical environment with due regard to health and safety and risk management strategies.Eligibility Criteria - Candidates should:be registered in the relevant division of the Register of nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland NMBI (Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na h’Eireann) or entitled to be so registered.Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in acute Oncology.Have successfully completed an Oncology/Cancer Nursing post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care.Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.Competent in SACT administration.Closing date for applications is 1pm on 30 July 2024.The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.