Job Summary:
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Radiation Oncology provide expert care to patients with cancer. This role requires a strong understanding of radiation therapy and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide professional leadership and mentorship to colleagues, promoting best practices in radiotherapy.
2. Offer specialist knowledge and expertise to support the development of effective cancer treatment plans.
3. Advise on individual patient care, ensuring comprehensive nursing services are delivered.
4. Maintain open communication channels and foster positive relationships with staff, patients, and the wider community.
5. Deliver educational programs and guidance to patients, relatives, and carers on radiotherapy treatments.
6. Act as a patient advocate and champion for infection control within the clinical environment.
Clinical Practice:
* Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with complex needs, incorporating physical, psychological, social, and spiritual considerations.
* Conduct thorough patient assessments using evidence-based practice guidelines to inform treatment decisions.
Audit and Research:
* Design, initiate, and lead nursing and multidisciplinary team audits and research projects relevant to oncology practice.
* Contribute to cancer-related research initiatives, advancing the field of oncology nursing.