Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated band 7 Bladder Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), this new role will focus on facilitating and supporting the pathways for patients referred externally with muscle invasive bladder cancer. This is a 10 month fixed term contract for internal and external candidates/as a secondment.
You will join our dynamic and friendly uro-oncology clinical Nurse Specialist team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust(ICHT) based at Charing Cross Hospital. Our department is full of opportunity for nurses who are looking to expand their skills, get involved in quality improvement and collaborate with leading surgical and oncology teams
ICHT is a urological cancer centre, providing diagnostics as well as state of the art treatments. We are looking for a dynamic experienced CNS 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 living with and beyond cancer.
You must be an experienced Uro-Oncology nurse, able to work autonomously as well as with the wider Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) having experience of looking after patients with urological cancers as well as proven excellent time management and communication skills. Experience in running nurse led clinics would be desirable although not essential.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist nursing advice, care and support to patients with bladder cancer.
- Facilitate high quality, personalized care to patients/clients and relatives/carer's, both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT at the Hillingdon Hospital, to facilitate a timely pathway for patients diagnosed with bladder cancer requiring treatment at the Charing Cross
- At all times ensure that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery. Where appropriate acting as a 'key worker'.
- Work to improve the patient experience throughout the patient journey.
- Deputise for their line manager in designated tasks relevant to the development of role/clinical specialty.
- Act as professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- To work with senior members of the team and contribute to the development of the clinical nurse specialist role in accordance with local and national policy and ensure the needs of patients and their families are central to service improvement initiatives.
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 tous 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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills (Connected) or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification/module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and Research
- Understanding Macmillan cancer support and its role across the UK
- Leadership and management experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills (Connected) or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification/module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and Research
- Understanding Macmillan cancer support and its role across the UK
- Leadership and management experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
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).
