NSS and MUO/CUP Clinical Nurse Specialist B7

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based within the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. The unit was established in 1996, under the name of St Luke’s Cancer Centre, and serves a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex. It is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the existing Malignancy of Unknown Origin/ Carcinoma of Unknown primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist team. This is a new and exciting role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients who come under the remit of a suspected cancer with Non-Specific Symptoms referred to the center from the GP, patients presenting with a Malignancy of Unknown Origin and patients diagnosed with a Cancer of Unknown Primary.We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, Clinical Nurse Specialist, to provide keyworker support to these patients alongside developing and expanding an already excellent service.The post holder will be expected to contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of a quality service to patients and lead and develop this specialist nursing service within the Trust, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams.The post holder will be part of the Oncology Service and responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients who come under the remit of a suspected cancer with Non-Specific Symptoms, Malignancy of Unknown Origin and Cancer of Unknown Primary.The key function of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to co-ordinate the delivery of a comprehensive NSS, and MUO/CUP Service within the Trust.The post holder will work clinically and strategically with the local MDTs to monitor and develop policy, training and services against local and National guidelines including relevant IOG guidance and Cancer Measures.Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdoFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Upshon Job title: Manager Email address: kupshon@nhs.net