Job overview
If you are currently working with patients who have a diagnosis of cancer, and wish to develop a career as a Clinical Nurse Specialist we have a unique opportunity within the Head and Neck cancer CNS teams at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be working alongside experienced CNSs in an already established team. We currently have one 6 month fixed-term position. This position is advertised as a band 7, however we welcome applications from experienced nurses who can demonstrate their potential.
This is an opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution in a friendly environment and provide specialist nursing advice to support people with Head and Neck cancers and facilitate high quality, care to patients and their relatives/carers in collaboration with a well-established multi-disciplinary team.
You will work collaboratively with all members of the extended multidisciplinary team including; imaging departments, medical and surgical consultants, clinical nurse specialists, research teams, administrative teams as well as teams at other hospitals. You will need to work independently, whilst being a part of the wider Cancer CNS Team.
You will be supported by a team of CNSs and other MDT members delivering an exceptional standard of nursing care for patients and their families throughout the cancer patient pathway. You will further develop skills enabling you to practice in a more autonomous way of working within this specialist role.
Main duties of the job
1. As delegated, provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and their relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. This will be for inpatients, outpatients and day care patients of the Trust, and will involve liaison with community services as appropriate.
2. The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support within their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
3. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
4. Working within existing CNS specialist team you will act as a Key Worker, carrying a clinical caseload but working under close supervision, to proactively manage care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients.
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. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or 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
5. Registered Nurse
6. Experience of supervision of junior staff
7. Knowledge of research and audit
8. Evidence of continuing professional development
9. Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable criteria
10. Evidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience
11. Experience of change management
12. Experience of managing a group of staff
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Post graduate qualification in relevant speciality or post-registration experience within a relevant speciality.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
14. Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
15. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Desirable criteria
16. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Right to work
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