RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates for hospitals, nursing homes, home care and community care. We are hiring an Oncology Liaison Nurse – Medical Oncology – to work in a hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Provide holistic, patient‑centred care to oncology patients across inpatient, day unit, and outreach settings; support families through education, counselling, and advocacy.
* Act as a liaison between consultants, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), and external services to ensure continuity of care, timely communication, and accurate documentation via Meditech.
* Demonstrate clinical leadership, fostering collaboration among oncology, radiology, pathology, diagnostics, and clinical trial teams both within the hospital and nationally.
* Educate patients and families about treatment, genetic testing, and care pathways; advocate for patient needs during hospital visits, treatments, and clinical trials.
* Organise and attend MDT meetings, ensuring accurate patient data submission, preparation of clinical information, and coordinated follow‑up on care plans and investigations.
* Maintain high standards of clinical practice aligned with NMBI Code of Conduct, hospital policies, and the Cancer Control Strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.
* Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date electronic records of all patient interactions, treatment changes, and test results; ensure proper preparation for consultant clinics.
* Support oncology nursing staff through mentoring, case discussions, and in‑service education; participate in teaching and training programmes to enhance professional standards.
* Engage in clinical audit and research to ensure evidence‑based practice; evaluate oncology services, contribute to policy development, and implement improvements to enhance care quality.
* Commit to ongoing education, leadership in oncology service development, ethical practice, and the highest professional standards as an ambassador for the hospital.
Qualifications
* NMBI Registered General Nurse
* Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing
* Master's in Oncology Nursing
* Certification in Genetic Nursing (recognised body)
* Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience
* At least 3 years in Medical Oncology
* Management development experience
* Experience in Clinical Genetics or related field
* Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Capable of working under pressure and managing change
* Proficient IT and computer skills
* Teaching and clinical assessment experience
* Research experience
* Committed to advancing the Oncology Liaison Nurse role and enhancing oncology services
Skills
* minimum 1 year post‑registration experience in acute settings
* NMBI registered senior nursing staff
* Irish or UK experience
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Private health insurance
* Pension plan
* Education grants
* Career progression
* Staff parking
* Relocation support
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