Job overview
Along with the oncology consultant clinical lead, the post holder will lead the Older Adults Cancer Service (OACS), in partnership with multidisciplinary team (including physiotherapy, occupational therapist, dietician, speech and language therapist, pharmacist, consultant specialising in the care of the older adult and a secretary) in developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support for health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and research within the specialist service. The post holder will take on additional responsibilities at the Senior Nurse / Associate Director of Cancer request to ensure that the service runs smoothly and meets all key performance indicators. The post holder will develop a dedicated service and pathways for the Older Adult Cancer Service.
Provisional Interview date 4th February TBC
Main duties of the job
To work as a clinical nurse specialist in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team within a new Older Adult Cancer service at the Bart’s cancer Centre.
To provide clinical leadership and expertise to the patients within the older adult cancer service, acting as a resource and expert to patients, staff and family.
To ensure all aspects of care are developed in a coordinated way.
To develop policies, processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to develop the service throughout the Bart’s Cancer Centre.
To support ward teams in delivering quality care to the older adult patients within the cancer ward areas, lead the care of patient within the ward area.
To promote the new service and embed the clinical services provided within the Cancer Centre.
Responsibilities
Clinical: Patient care
Acting as role model and leading by example in all aspects of clinical care
Education and Development
Ensuring appropriate education and training of all members of the team and supporting professional development
Management and Leadership
Participate in selection recruitment, managing budgets, meeting key performance KPI participating in audit and QI projects.
Clinical Governance
Effective risk management, DATIX incidents and promote a culture of safe practice with openness and transparency.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 documents, please view the attachment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience in either working in a cancer role or frailty role as band 7 or above or both components of the role
2. Experience in developing SOP and frameworks / treatment plans / policy development
Desirable criteria
3. Experience working in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role
4. Experience in setting up a new service / introducing a new service
5. Experience in data collection, audit and research
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Experience in managing a team
7. Able to demonstrate evidence of previous clinical leadership
8. Evidence that able to apply Quality Improvement principles in practice
9. Evidence of Advanced Communication Skills course / Training / interpersonal skill
10. Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
11. Ability to participate and coordinate MDT meetings
Desirable criteria
12. Physical Assessment skills
13. Understanding of Advanced Care Planning
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Able to demonstrate expert practice
15. Expert Knowledge in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Frailty
16. Understanding of cancer treatments and common side effects and impact on patients
17. Demonstrate understanding of co-morbidities and the impact on patients receiving anti-cancer therapies.
Desirable criteria
18. Understanding of palliative care / End of life care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
19. BSC Degree / Master’s in Nursing
20. Specialist course relevant to the post eg cancer or care of elderly specific or both
Desirable criteria
21. BSC Degree / Master’s in Nursing
22. Physical Assessment
23. Non- medical Prescribing
24. Possession of Systemic Anti- cancer Treatment (SACT) course or experience of administration and side effects
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
25. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
26. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
27. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
28. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
29. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)