Job summary
We are ideally looking for an experienced oncology nurse, to join our team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 7 CNS; This role will focus on our patients with advanced Prostate Cancer. You will join our dynamic and friendly Uro -oncology clinical Nurse Specialist team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based on the Charing Cross site You must be an experienced Uro-Oncology nurse, having had the experience of providing personalised care to men with Prostate cancer in the Urology and oncology setting. As well as having excellent time management and communication skills. Experience in running nurse led clinics would be desirable although not essential.
ICHT is a urological cancer centre, providing diagnostics as well as state of the art treatments. We are looking for a dynamic experienced nurse with good communication skills, who has an interest in developing their CNS skills or extending their current portfolio of skills and abilities. You need to be able to prioritise your workload and assist us in meeting NHS Cancer waiting times and RMP targets, whilst maintaining the patient experience and supporting them and their families through their pathway.
All enquiries are very welcome and personal visits to the department or email enquiries prior to application/interview are highly recommended in order to prepare you to do your best at interview.
Main duties of the job
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
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 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.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
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).
