Job overview
Please note this role is cross site and travel to both Sutton and Chelsea sites is required.
An opportunity has arisen for a 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.
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
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First level registration Relevant First level degree
2. Plastics and/or oncology qualification
3. Complex wound management experience
Desirable criteria
4. Masters degree
5. Teaching qualification
6. Experience in research and audit
7. Established publication record
8. Non medical prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
10. Managing a clinical team
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Relevant clinical expertise and skills as an advanced practitioner in Plastic Surgery Care
12. Experience working in oncology
13. Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation
14. Ability to set up and maintain efficient administrative systems
15. Computer literate Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
16. Ability to work with others to teach specific clinical skills
17. Knowledge of current evidence to underpin practice
18. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
19. Evidence of innovative practice
20. Ability to set and monitor standards
21. Ability to show tact and manage boundaries.
22. Ability to work under pressure.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
23. Clear understanding of the role of advanced nursing care and the associated professional responsibility and accountability
24. Evidence of continued professional development
25. 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.
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 upmost 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.