Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse to join our established, friendly and supportive team of Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chelsea. The post will focus on the holistic care of patients with primary and secondary breast cancer. If you have experience nursing breast oncology patients on treatment or clinical nurse specialist experience in the cancer pathway 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. However, if you have not got the experience and skills as a specialist nurse, we are able to offer support to develop, and this may be reflected in the banding. Please call us for more information.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
About us
The 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- The Junior CNS will develop and use advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
- To further develop assessment skills with support of the CNS team and to evaluate this information so as to ensure the appropriate support is organised for each patient
- To act as an associate key worker for a clinical caseload incorporating the responsibilities of the key worker role, working to coordinate care and provide easy and timely access for ongoing support for patients under the guidance of the CNS/ANP.
- To learn to undertake in-depth discussions about the patients particular diagnosis, all treatment options, including research based treatments with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- The Junior CNS will develop and use advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
- To further develop assessment skills with support of the CNS team and to evaluate this information so as to ensure the appropriate support is organised for each patient
- To act as an associate key worker for a clinical caseload incorporating the responsibilities of the key worker role, working to coordinate care and provide easy and timely access for ongoing support for patients under the guidance of the CNS/ANP.
- To learn to undertake in-depth discussions about the patients particular diagnosis, all treatment options, including research based treatments with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in urology, cancer or palliative care
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience Teaching/assess ment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in urology, cancer or palliative care
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience Teaching/assess ment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
