Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job title:

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Company:

NHS

Job description

An exciting and rewarding job opportunity has emerged here at Thames View, Imperial HealthcarePrivate Care at Charing Cross Hospital. We are looking for an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist(CNS) who will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based holistic care to our PrivatePatients.The CNS will manage a caseload of patients, providing professional person centred careand support from point of suspected malignancy, diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Offeringclinical information, expert symptom management advice and emotional support to patients,relatives and carers. Additionally the CNS will be the key contact, creating a trusting link betweenpatient and Consultant and other services. Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinaryteam to maintain clinical excellence with a focus on patient outcomes as well as patientexperience.Main duties of the jobo Provide specialist cancer & surgical nursing advice Trust wide to support and facilitatehigh quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaborationwith the multi professional team, working especially closely with the cancer Community ofPractice.o At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.o To ensure efficient and well-informed pathway of care for patients in line with privatepathways and national cancer and 18 week targetso Act as a professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching andresearch within ward / department team.o To assist with data collection of cancer patientsAbout usAt 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. .Date posted29 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusiveContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-PHC-048Job locationsCharing Cross HospitalFulham Palace RoadLondonW6 8RFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse
• Has attained or is working towards a Degree
• Evidence of post registration education activity.
• Mentorship course

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Teaching experience
• Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree.
• Has attained or working towards Masters.

ExperienceEssential

• Significant post registration experience including experience in relevant area.
• Experience in change management
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Proven teaching and assessing skills.

Desirable

• Experience in private healthcare

Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential

• Leadership skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills.
• Research to practice.
• I.T. skills
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to Imperial Healthcare and Private Care service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area.

Desirable

• Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and Somerset Cancer Register

Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse
• Has attained or is working towards a Degree
• Evidence of post registration education activity.
• Mentorship course

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Teaching experience
• Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree.
• Has attained or working towards Masters.

ExperienceEssential

• Significant post registration experience including experience in relevant area.
• Experience in change management
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Proven teaching and assessing skills.

Desirable

• Experience in private healthcare

Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential

• Leadership skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills.
• Research to practice.
• I.T. skills
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to Imperial Healthcare and Private Care service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area.

Desirable

• Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and Somerset Cancer Register

Expected salary

£54320 – 60981 per year

Location

Hammersmith, West London

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:34:28 GMT

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