Overview of role
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Medical Oncology will provide expert nursing care and support to patients diagnosed with cancer, undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). The CNS Medical Oncology will work closely with the patient, the patient\'s medical team, nursing team, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure evidence-based practice in delivering high standards of care in all areas of patient care. This includes, but is not limited to: education for patients and families pre and post treatment; serve as a clinical resource for care of patients undergoing medical oncology treatment (chemotherapy, infusions, immunotherapy, etc.); maintain a clinical database of patients and their treatment and outcomes (survivorship); document procedures, evaluations, treatments, outcomes, education and referrals consistent with hospital policy and national/international standards; participate in follow-up clinics and phone calls as required. Roles and responsibilities are developed around five core concepts: clinical focus; service user advocacy; education and training; audit and research; consultancy including leadership in clinical practice. The CNS will be dynamic, enthusiastic, conscientious and passionate with strong clinical leadership and the ability to develop the role to meet evolving needs of the Medical Oncology patient. The CNS will be the point of contact for patients in the outpatient setting, providing a telephone triage hotline service using a validated assessment tool (UKONS), undertaking detailed patient assessments and actively participating in planning and performing.
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