Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role for the Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) and Rare Gynacological Cancer CNS team, where you will lead a team of band 7 CNSs. This role is primarily leading a highly specialised (GTD) service commissioned only in 2 centres in England, although does additionally lead on other rare gynaecological cancers.
Consequently we are seeking an experienced Cancer CNS with excellent leadership, management and communication skills. We do not expect the individual to have experience within the GTD specialty, gynaecological experience would be ideal, but we would consider an experienced other speciality Cancer CNS if they are wiling and motivated to learn the speciality.
You should be enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated to join this busy service. You will have an excellent understanding of patient experience and support, and developing staff to deliver high quality care.
You will have the opportunity to gain expert experience leading a team while developing your clinical skills in a highly specialist unit. You will provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and health professionals. You will need to be a leader, work autonomously as well as being part of a team and working with your peer lead CNSs to improve cancer patient care and experience.
Main duties of the job
- At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. Where appropriate acting as a 'key worker'.
- To lead on improving the patient experience throughout the patient journey.
- To be accountable for effective management of all resources needed to deliver comprehensive compassionate care within the team. This will include measurement of Patient outcomes in line with local and National Measures.
About us
At 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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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.
Job description
Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Requires NMC registration on relevant part of register.
- Minimum of first degree, and post registration courses (CPD) relevant to clinical specialty.
- Has obtained Masters qualification or relevant masters level experience in relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Counselling Certificate
- Is working towards post graduate CPD modules or M/Phil/PhD in relevant subject to role
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Leadership skills Good team worker ability autonomously,
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
- Good communication Skills
- Good IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Has significant post registration experience, with an experience in specialty or as either junior specialty role or team leader/ward management role.
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Experience in people management and improving the patient experience
Desirable
- Presented research posters or abstracts
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Requires NMC registration on relevant part of register.
- Minimum of first degree, and post registration courses (CPD) relevant to clinical specialty.
- Has obtained Masters qualification or relevant masters level experience in relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Counselling Certificate
- Is working towards post graduate CPD modules or M/Phil/PhD in relevant subject to role
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Leadership skills Good team worker ability autonomously,
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
- Good communication Skills
- Good IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Has significant post registration experience, with an experience in specialty or as either junior specialty role or team leader/ward management role.
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Experience in people management and improving the patient experience
Desirable
- Presented research posters or abstracts
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).
