Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job title:

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Company

NHS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an 6 month fixed term contract post to join the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Chelsea. The post will focus on the holistic care of patients with secondary breast cancer. If you have experience nursing breast oncology patients on treatment or clinical nurse specialist experience in the advanced cancer setting this post will be an excellent opportunity for you. The successful candidate will join an established friendly team of nurses who work closely with ANP’s, the medical and research nursing teams. Please call us for more information.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality. In addition, the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust , the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the speciality.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Date posted19 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per AnnumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-C1246462Job locationsRoyal Marsden Hospital ChelseaChelseaSW3 6JJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details, please refer to the job description and person specification:– To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of thedisease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughouttheir cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical NurseSpecialist- In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevantpolicies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within theprocedures and policies of the Trust.- In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that willensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs arereferred to the appropriate specialist/s. Job description

Job responsibilitiesFor further details, please refer to the job description and person specification:– To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of thedisease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughouttheir cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical NurseSpecialist- In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevantpolicies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within theprocedures and policies of the Trust.- In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that willensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs arereferred to the appropriate specialist/s.Person SpecificationEducationEssential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable

• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

SkillsEssential

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
• Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan
• Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Desirable

• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team Ability to motivate others

Other RequirementsEssential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Person SpecificationEducationEssential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable

• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

SkillsEssential

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
• Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan
• Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Desirable

• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team Ability to motivate others

Other RequirementsEssential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Expected salary

£54320 – 60981 per year

Location

Chelsea, South West London

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:41:51 GMT

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