Job summary
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced nurse to clinically lead our Cancer Service which has taken huge strides in improving the care and support we provide our patients.
The successful candidate would be responsible for strategically leading our large and diverse set of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist teams across our Trust whilst also delivering exciting cancer care projects in line with regional and national policy.
Main duties of the job
Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence and acts as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and the nursing teams upholding the Trust's core values around the care we deliver
. Provide clear leadership within the Cancer Services helping the team achieve their annual objectives as well as regional and national priorities relating to the NHS Long Term Plan
. To represent the Trust at the ICS level Cancer Clinical Prioritisation Group, regionally at the Somerset Wiltshire Avon Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance and nationally where appropriate
. Ensures that patient pathways are designed and delivered in a seamless way to achieve the highest standards of care
. To participate in the process of the development and implementation of cancer related Trust nursing workforce strategy especially in relation to Cancer Support Workers, CNS's and ANP's in collaboration with Oncology Matron and operational colleagues
. Represent Macmillan Cancer Support internally with the Trust and externally within the ICS and region.
About us
We are looking for an experienced, driven, focused individual to drive forward further improvements in cancer care across the Trust working closely with CNS teams, divisional leadership as well as Oncology and diagnostic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Leadership, management and team working
- Work side by side with the AHP Cancer Lead to ensure all aspects of cancer care are resourced and delivering in line with Trust objectives.
- Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence and acts as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and the nursing teams upholding the Trusts core values around the care we deliver
- Leads, secures and assures the highest standards of audited research based clinical nursing care, maintaining standards in accordance with the UK Law, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust guidelines
- Work in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support internally within the Trust and externally within the ICS and region
- Provide clear leadership within the Cancer Services helping the team achieve their annual objectives as well as regional and national priorities relating to the NHS Long Term Plan
- Senior Nurse Lead for the Trust for National Cancer Peer review with responsibility for timely submission of annual data as part of the annual Peer Review process
- To represent the Trust at the ICS level Cancer Clinical Prioritisation Group, regionally at the Somerset Wiltshire Avon Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance and nationally where appropriate
- Designated Trust Lead for patient cancer experience and clinical lead for the Personalised Care programme
- Responsible for departmental budgets and physical resources
- Line management of the Information Hub Manager and other personnel as appropriate
- To deputise for the General Manager Cancer Services, where appropriate, at committee level and other internal groups.
Ensures that patient pathways are designed and delivered in a seamless way to achieve the highest standards of care within the area for which they are delivered
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Leadership, management and team working
- Work side by side with the AHP Cancer Lead to ensure all aspects of cancer care are resourced and delivering in line with Trust objectives.
- Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence and acts as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and the nursing teams upholding the Trusts core values around the care we deliver
- Leads, secures and assures the highest standards of audited research based clinical nursing care, maintaining standards in accordance with the UK Law, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust guidelines
- Work in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support internally within the Trust and externally within the ICS and region
- Provide clear leadership within the Cancer Services helping the team achieve their annual objectives as well as regional and national priorities relating to the NHS Long Term Plan
- Senior Nurse Lead for the Trust for National Cancer Peer review with responsibility for timely submission of annual data as part of the annual Peer Review process
- To represent the Trust at the ICS level Cancer Clinical Prioritisation Group, regionally at the Somerset Wiltshire Avon Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance and nationally where appropriate
- Designated Trust Lead for patient cancer experience and clinical lead for the Personalised Care programme
- Responsible for departmental budgets and physical resources
- Line management of the Information Hub Manager and other personnel as appropriate
- To deputise for the General Manager Cancer Services, where appropriate, at committee level and other internal groups.
Ensures that patient pathways are designed and delivered in a seamless way to achieve the highest standards of care within the area for which they are delivered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Current nursing registration
Desirable
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Proven previous experience of working at a strategic level within healthcare
- Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and experience of budgetary management.
- Experience of staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with clinical and operational senior managers, other Directors, staff, and the public.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills/Level 2 psychology skills / training
- Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values.
- Ability to think creatively and drive through change from idea to implementation
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate service improvement
- Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command.
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate across divisions and with external health partners
- Understanding of the different environments in which the Trust operates and ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Current nursing registration
Desirable
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Proven previous experience of working at a strategic level within healthcare
- Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and experience of budgetary management.
- Experience of staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with clinical and operational senior managers, other Directors, staff, and the public.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills/Level 2 psychology skills / training
- Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values.
- Ability to think creatively and drive through change from idea to implementation
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate service improvement
- Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command.
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate across divisions and with external health partners
- Understanding of the different environments in which the Trust operates and ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care.
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).
