Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in London

An opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit (Private Care) at The Royal Marsden. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Matron and Lead Nurse.

The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our groundbreaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients treated within the Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to provide a comprehensive specialist nursing service.
• There is a requirement to work cross-site including Fulham Road and Sutton.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Provision of specialist high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients undergoing plastic surgery and for their carers.
• To act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of comprehensive specialist advice, information, teaching and training both within the Royal Marsden and externally.
• Update own knowledge to promote excellence in advanced clinical practice.
• To critically appraise evidence based literature and to use this knowledge to lead in house educational programs training staff and students.

Person specification:

• Education/Qualifications: Plastics and/or oncology qualification, Complex wound management experience, Teaching qualification, Experience in research and audit.
• Skills/Abilities/knowledge: Relevant clinical expertise and skills as an advanced practitioner in Plastic Surgery Care, Experience working in oncology, Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation, Ability to set up and maintain efficient administrative systems, Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint), Ability to work with others to teach specific clinical skills, Knowledge of current evidence to underpin practice, Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice, Evidence of innovative practice, Ability to set and monitor standards, Ability to show tact and manage boundaries, Ability to work under pressure.

Other Requirements:

• Clear understanding of the role of advanced nursing care and the associated professional responsibility and accountability.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Aware of current NHS issues.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff:

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the utmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.