Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology, H&N, Upper Gi, Colorectal

Job overview

We are expanding our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist teams here at Imperial, and this is an exciting opportunity to take on band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role in either Urology, H&N, Upper GI or Colorectal

We are seeking experienced Cancer nurses, preferably with a CNS background, who have relevant clinical expertise. You should have knowledge within the tumour speciality and be able to demonstrate advanced communication and clinical skills. You should be enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated to join these busy services.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience working within a MDT and developing your leadership skills. You will work autonomously and as part of a team, to deliver excellent clinical care, and improve patient experience within the speciality.

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS, enhancing your leadership and clinical skills in a specialist cancer unit.

Our services work across 3 hospital sites, some roles may require cross site travel.

Main duties of the job

• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
• CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
• CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

• Benefits include career development
• Flexible working and wellbeing
• Staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Car lease schemes
• Season ticket loan
• Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
• Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7. (Cancer or palliative care or speciality)
• Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training.
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.

Desirable criteria

• MSc or MA in related speciality
• Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
• Leadership course
• Quality improvement training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
• Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Experience of teaching and assessing others

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading and managing
• Research experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice

Desirable criteria

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes.

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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