AOS/CUP Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 April 2025

Job summary

Full time, permanent position

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rotherham Foundation Trust for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 within the already established Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary nursing team.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will act as an advocate for patient care, providing seamless and timely management for patients who are diagnosed with a Cancer and or those who have a suspected cancer. This fast paced and varied role requires an individual who shows a methodical approach to patient assessment who will work alongside the Band 7 CNS and the wider team to support patients, providing an individualised plan of care, delivering a high-quality service and ensure the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both patients and other health care professionals.

We are looking for an individual to work alongside the existing team, who is caring and shows enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both patients and the wider MDT whilst working cohesively within the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team.

This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass the above and meet the essential criteria in the person specification

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role will be to provide personalised support for patients diagnosed with a Cancer or those with a suspected cancer.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse working at Band 5/6 with a keen interest in Cancer services.

You must be able to show the ability to provide specialist holistic support and treatment whilst co-ordinating services and personalising the cancer pathway for patients from diagnosis, through treatment.

You will work closely with the wider team and must be able to forge good working relations. Be able to provide essential data/audit collection to the Band 7 CNS and be able to present this information as requested to others.

Act as an advocate for patient care, be able to liaise with multiple professionals across both TRFT and other partners.

We would welcome informal discussion with all candidates prior to application/interview

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-097

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

NMC Registration/PIN

Essential

  • Please enter NMC details

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working at Senior Level.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse qualification
  • NMC registration
  • Oncology experience
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • Clinical Psychology Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Organisations skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of GI conditions.
Person Specification

NMC Registration/PIN

Essential

  • Please enter NMC details

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working at Senior Level.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse qualification
  • NMC registration
  • Oncology experience
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • Clinical Psychology Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Organisations skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of GI conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Jenni Webb

jenni.webb1@nhs.net

01709424746

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-097

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


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