Job summary

Bolton has a comprehensive Gynae-Oncology MDT offering a range of investigations and treatments for patients diagnosed with a gynacological cancer.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable individual with experience and knowledge in Gynaecology Cancer Care to join our team. The post holder will ensure that the patient has a supported journey by acting as their key worker and undertaking holistic needs assessments, at key points.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families.

The post holder will be keen to face challenges, be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards, as well as ensuring care meets our own Trust values.

About us

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Date posted

18 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-42AS-23-A

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. An informal visit is highly encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. An informal visit is highly encouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or currently on degree pathway
  • Qualification in cancer care/oncology

Desirable

  • Advanced communication course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
  • Significant experience in Gynaecology and or cancer care

Desirable

  • Experience of audit & research

Skills

Essential

  • Exempler written communication skills

Desirable

  • level 2 psychology skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or currently on degree pathway
  • Qualification in cancer care/oncology

Desirable

  • Advanced communication course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
  • Significant experience in Gynaecology and or cancer care

Desirable

  • Experience of audit & research

Skills

Essential

  • Exempler written communication skills

Desirable

  • level 2 psychology skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).