Job summary
22.5 hours a week
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Rare-cancer team who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and service to our patients.
You will gain a valuable insight into supporting patients at diagnosis and through the cancer pathway, including during & post treatment and when disease recurs or advances.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical nurse specialist with advanced communication skills to specialise in rare cancer. You should have a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience in prescribing, be caring and self-motivated to join this busy service.
Our Rare cancer team supports patients with Sarcomas and neuro-endocrine tumours, for more information it is recommended that any interested candidates discuss the job role in detail with the current Rare cancer CNS team.
The ideal candidate will have significant oncology experience and have previously worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) but we would also consider applicants who are Advanced Nurse Practitioner 's (ANP) in Oncology.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a specialist unit. You will provide holistic support, education and specialist advice to patient's, carers and health professionals. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as being part of a team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS in a tertiary cancer centre.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills.
You will work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.
Act as a key worker for patients.
Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.
Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.
CNS'S 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.
The proposed interview date is: 2nd June
About us
At the Gloucestershire Hospitals we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the 'best care for everyone'.
Cheltenham General Hospital is the smaller of the 2 sites but is the location of a tertiary cancer unit and an excellent opportunity to do so as the plans to build a new cancer centre are under way.
Health and wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.
We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you're looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.
Sustainable healthcare - As a large organisation, we acknowledge the impact it has on the local economy, society and environment and is committed to continually working to actively integrate sustainable development into our core business with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. The Trust has multiple programmes running to help support this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills including prescribing.
You will work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.
Act as a key worker for patients.
Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.
Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.
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.
Person specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
Post registration qualification (s) in speciality or Oncology.
Non-medical prescribing qualification and experience.
Significant experience as a CNS/ANP
Recognised teaching qualification or experience.
Desirable
Recognised physical assessment module at level 7.
Quality improvement training.
Experience in prescribing SACT.
Experience
Essential
Relevant and substantial post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
Experience of teaching and assessing others.
Experience of audit and service development/ initiating change.
Understanding of clinical governance.
Understanding of evidence-based practice
Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this.
Desirable
Experience of leading and managing.
Research experience.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills including chemo-care, info-flex, Microsoft office.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations according to work load and clinical need
Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
Ability to influence change/lead developments in practice
Advanced communication skills qualification
Extra Contact Details
It is highly recommended that you discuss the job role with the current Rare Cancer CNS team Donna and Julie,
Contact details:
Donna Norman- donnna.norman@nhs.net
Julie Ford- Julie.Ford15@nhs.net
Telephone number 0300 422 2471
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills including prescribing.
You will work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.
Act as a key worker for patients.
Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.
Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.
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.
Person specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
Post registration qualification (s) in speciality or Oncology.
Non-medical prescribing qualification and experience.
Significant experience as a CNS/ANP
Recognised teaching qualification or experience.
Desirable
Recognised physical assessment module at level 7.
Quality improvement training.
Experience in prescribing SACT.
Experience
Essential
Relevant and substantial post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
Experience of teaching and assessing others.
Experience of audit and service development/ initiating change.
Understanding of clinical governance.
Understanding of evidence-based practice
Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this.
Desirable
Experience of leading and managing.
Research experience.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills including chemo-care, info-flex, Microsoft office.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations according to work load and clinical need
Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
Ability to influence change/lead developments in practice
Advanced communication skills qualification
Extra Contact Details
It is highly recommended that you discuss the job role with the current Rare Cancer CNS team Donna and Julie,
Contact details:
Donna Norman- donnna.norman@nhs.net
Julie Ford- Julie.Ford15@nhs.net
Telephone number 0300 422 2471
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Non Medical Prescribing qualification and experience
- Significant experience as a CNS
- Post registration qualification in speciality or Oncology
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Recognised Physical assessment module at level 7
- Quality Improvement training/undergone project
- Experience in prescribing SACT
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Non Medical Prescribing qualification and experience
- Significant experience as a CNS
- Post registration qualification in speciality or Oncology
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Recognised Physical assessment module at level 7
- Quality Improvement training/undergone project
- Experience in prescribing SACT
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
