Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
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Key details
Location
SiteRoyal Free LondonAddressPond StreetTownLondonPostcodeNW3 2QGMajor / Minor RegionLondon
Contract type & working pattern
Contract12 months (12 month fixed term post)HoursFull time hours per week
Salary
Salary£54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
Main areaoncology
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Welcome to the Royal Free
Job Overview
Oncology Virtual Ward is a new initiative within the Trust and we are seeking an experienced oncology nurse to manage this service supported by the wider acute oncology specialist team. The band 7 nurse will provide follow up care/ support for the following conditions: toxicity from SACT patients commenced on high dose steroids to manage toxicity from immunotherapy patients commenced on new medication to manage symptoms from their cancer patients with low risk neutropenic sepsis. patients awaiting investigations for a potential CUP diagnosis. The nurse will also aid earlier discharge from the ward by reviewing patients and referring to the virtual ward.
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Follow SOPs developed for virtual ward and those existing within the Oncology service to manage a caseload of patients. Support team working and collaboration within the AOS team and wider team across the Trust Liaise with all key members of the MDT to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of the virtual ward. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based Be a point of contact for the service Attend the oncology board round daily to identify inpatients suitable for virtual ward. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for the designated group of patients. Provide education and training about virtual ward where needed and appropriate. Contribute to training and education within specialist area to multidisciplinary groups. Act as a visible role model and specialist practitioner. Ensure the quality of the virtual ward service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice Collect data to enable robust audit of the service against KPIs.
Working for our organisation
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.
The post holder will be required to work with clinical, operational, information and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust.
The Postholder Will Be Based At The Royal Free Hospital And Manage a Virtual Ward Of Patients Who Will Either Be Referred From The Acute Oncology Team, Emergency Department Or Whom Are Being Discharged From The Inpatient Oncology Ward But Who Need Support/ Virtual Monitoring At Home. The Postholder Will
Follow SOPs developed for virtual ward and those existing within the Oncology service to manage a caseload of patients. This will initially be 6 patients with the intention to expand. Support team working and collaboration within the Acute Oncology team and the wider team across the Royal Free and Barnet hospital Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of the virtual ward. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care. Work within sphere of confidence, and seek support and education to extend the band 7 CNS role with additional skills in Advanced Clinical Assessment Be a point of contact for the service Attend the oncology board round daily to identify inpatients suitable for virtual ward. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for the designated group of patients. Work closely with the acute oncology nurses to ensure that patients that have called the Oncology Helpline and are suitable for virtual ward are picked up. Provide education and training about virtual ward where needed and appropriate. Contribute to training and education within specialist area to multidisciplinary groups. Act as a visible role model and specialist practitioner. Support patients in the CUP pathway undergoing diagnostic tests as an outpatient and work alongside the lead CUP Oncology consultant and the medical oncology team Ensure the quality of the virtual ward service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities. Collect data to enable robust audit of the service against KPIs.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
AT* - Apprenticeship Training
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
If you are an EU/EEA citizen
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system .
If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
The Trust will request a DBS
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please Note
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.
Person specification
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Essential criteria
Registered nurse
Undergraduate degree
Masters degree or working towards
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or extensive experience
Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Advanced assessment skills
Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
Previous experience of research and audit
Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable criteria
Undertaken nurse led clinics
Current experience of line management of staff
Documents
Band & CNS Oncology Virtual Ward (, 464.4)PDFKB
Band 7 CNS Oncology Virtual Ward (, 200.6)PDFKB
Functional Requirements (, 99.4)PDFKB
Job Advert (, 360.6)PDFKB
Nursing and Midwifery - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (, 388.4)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameKerry GuileJob titleConsultant Nurse OncologyEmail address [email protected]Telephone number
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