Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology at Velindre University NHS Trust. Band 7, part-time, permanent. Based at Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL.
Responsibilities
* Act as a key worker providing evidence-based, individualized patient care according to changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
* Provide symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.
* Offer advice, support and education to clinical teams across the cancer centre and Local Health Boards where appropriate.
* Develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service.
* Provide person-centered, compassionate care and act as a knowledge resource in the specialty for patients and colleagues.
* Promote and apply evidence-based practice, with the ability to lead and influence change.
* Note: Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential:
o Registered General Nurse (RN) with degree in a healthcare-related subject.
o Masters level education in a health-related subject or on a Masters pathway.
o Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject.
o Advanced communication skills training or demonstrated evidence/experience of advanced communication skills.
o Evidence of continued professional development.
o Experience of teaching and of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or as a Band 6 in oncology or palliative care.
* Desirable:
o Independent prescribing
o Teaching qualification
o Experience of audit and research
o Leadership and management experience
Skills and Attributes
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice.
* Ability to lead and influence change.
* IT literate; strong teaching/assessment and presentation skills.
* Organisation and negotiation skills; ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required.
* UK Skilled Worker sponsorship information available; applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
Velindre University NHS Trust, Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL. Website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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