Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our nationally renowned Cancer Late-Effects service: It is increasingly recognized that patients that have undergone cancer treatments can have a wide range of later presenting effects that can impact on their lives and wellbeing.
This is within a small nurse-led team that works autonomously with excellent consultant staff support. It provides great scope and opportunity to develop your advanced nursing skills on direct patient care in nurse led clinics and patient liaison with a wide range of stakeholders both internally at UCLH and externally.The service is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH and we provide professional development, both in-job and through post graduatepathways. You have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective clinical and strategic leadership for the Late Effects Clinical Nurse Specialist service. They will ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. They will be responsible for coordinating care, monitoring expenditure, monitoring the quality of clinical support and environmental services and managing specialist nursing staff. They will also be accountable for the development and performance management of CNS's within their team to enable delivery of the trust nursing and midwifery strategy.
The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist is a leadership role within the Trust integral to the provision of a high-quality service for patients under the care of the Late Effects service. Central to the role is a collaborative approach with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), working across professional and organisational boundaries as necessary in order to provide a comprehensive patient-focused service.
The post holder will also engage with networking with external stakeholders and engaging with Late Effects services in other organisations to help develop the best possible care for 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.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 orrelevant section ofthe register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training
Experience
Essential
- significant relevant post registration experience in relevant specialty
- Completed Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics
- Completed or working towards a Masters Degree in nursing, midwifery, research, ethics or relevant subject.
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
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively &autonomously
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Financial Management
Essential
- Budgetary managementskills
People management
Essential
- Experience of managing organisational change
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 orrelevant section ofthe register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training
Experience
Essential
- significant relevant post registration experience in relevant specialty
- Completed Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics
- Completed or working towards a Masters Degree in nursing, midwifery, research, ethics or relevant subject.
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
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively &autonomously
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Financial Management
Essential
- Budgetary managementskills
People management
Essential
- Experience of managing organisational change
- Experience of managing staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
