Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced cancer nurse to join our team as a Lung Cancer/Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will be joining an established multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for offering expert clinical advice and emotional support to patients.
The CNS Team consists of a Team Leader and four Clinical Nurse Specialists working with a team of Consultant Oncologists to provide expert care to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. The team is supported by the addition of a Clinical Support Worker. The Oncology Clinics take place in the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The team works closely with both the Psychological Support Service and the Macmillan Support and Information Service (MSIS) to develop support services and appropriate health and well being events to engage and empower our patient community.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to be part of this highly specialised team. You will work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and use your clinical expertise to co -ordinate high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to improve patient care and help develop the service to help us meet the needs of the increasing number of patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis and receiving ever more complex treatments along more lengthy pathways.
The successful applicant will be an experienced cancer nurse with proven clinical skills and knowledge in the field of cancer. We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological challenges faced by this group of patients.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This role is part funded by the charity Mesothelioma UK, and in addition to the responsibilities described above, the successful candidate will spend the equivalent of 2 days per week focussing on the care of patients with Mesothelioma. This role presents a great opportunity to join a network of Mesothelioma UK nurses across the UK and to support the charity in raising awareness of Mesothelioma and supporting individuals with this diagnosis. You will also be expected to participate in the development of service provision for patients with Mesothelioma who are under the care of UCLH. As a part funded Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will have the opportunity to attend 3 forums per year and you will join a rota where you periodically work half day sessions with Mesothelioma UK and participate in running the support line and answering clinical questions
If you have up to date knowledge of current clinical practice and professional issues and are interested in undertaking this privileged role and wish to find out more, please contact us:
Jenny GyertsonLead Lung Cancer CNS07929072918jenny.gyertson@nhs.net
or
Simon WallerOncology Matron07971766533simonwaller@nhs.net
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This role is part funded by the charity Mesothelioma UK, and in addition to the responsibilities described above, the successful candidate will spend the equivalent of 2 days per week focussing on the care of patients with Mesothelioma. This role presents a great opportunity to join a network of Mesothelioma UK nurses across the UK and to support the charity in raising awareness of Mesothelioma and supporting individuals with this diagnosis. You will also be expected to participate in the development of service provision for patients with Mesothelioma who are under the care of UCLH. As a part funded Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will have the opportunity to attend 3 forums per year and you will join a rota where you periodically work half day sessions with Mesothelioma UK and participate in running the support line and answering clinical questions
If you have up to date knowledge of current clinical practice and professional issues and are interested in undertaking this privileged role and wish to find out more, please contact us:
Jenny GyertsonLead Lung Cancer CNS07929072918jenny.gyertson@nhs.net
or
Simon WallerOncology Matron07971766533simonwaller@nhs.net
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics
Desirable
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Management development programme
- Leadership development programme
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments
- Prior relevant post registration experience within cancer or respiratory speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to think critically and strategically and actively contribute to the strategic vision of the lung CNS team and wider MDT
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics
Desirable
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Management development programme
- Leadership development programme
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments
- Prior relevant post registration experience within cancer or respiratory speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to think critically and strategically and actively contribute to the strategic vision of the lung CNS team and wider MDT
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
