Job summary
Do you aspire to be a Lead Cancer Nurse?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual passionate about cancer services to join UHL's Cancer Centre team as the Macmillan Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse
In the role you will deputise for the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse specialising in the field of cancer care, leading, influencing, developing and expanding cancer services throughout the Trust and strategically influencing the direction of cancer nursing.
You must be able to demonstrate commitment and drive, along with excellent communication skills. Being a flexible and adaptable compassionate leader is also essential to the role as is being a team player.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with a variety of health care professionals from primary and secondary care settings, Integrated Care System, NHS England, EMCA, patients, their representatives and external agenciesto ensure the delivery of cancer services within the Trust are consistent with both national and local strategy, to include relevant governance, quality and operational frameworks.
Responsible for the development of a high quality, effective and efficient service to patients and healthcare professionals through leadership and supervision, robust clinical governance and education.
Support the East Midlands Cancer Alliance transformational projects to support the delivery of the Personalised Care agenda, along with other initiatives alongside the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deputise for the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
Act as a role model by providing advice and support, specialist skills and knowledge, effective communication, vision and innovative practices based on evidence based care
To liaise closely with the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and ICS to implement national cancer strategies in collaboration with the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
Support the transformational delivery of the Personalised Care agenda as detailed in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Strengthening and developing collaborative pathways, improving coordination of appropriate care across health professionals and organisations.
Ensure the cancer workforce has the right skills, training and behaviours, as well as the right support, to confidently deliver high quality and compassionate care that reflects the challenges faced in current cancer care.
Actively promote diversity and the implementation of innovative practices to meet the needs of culturally diverse populations
Support patient and public involvement within the Cancer Services by encouraging and promoting the involvement of users in planning, monitoring and developing services.
To support transformational work within Cancer Nursing and Clinical teams
Lead on the National Cancer Patent Experience Survey (NCPES), coordinating and analysing results and presenting at relevant committees and forums
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deputise for the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
Act as a role model by providing advice and support, specialist skills and knowledge, effective communication, vision and innovative practices based on evidence based care
To liaise closely with the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and ICS to implement national cancer strategies in collaboration with the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
Support the transformational delivery of the Personalised Care agenda as detailed in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Strengthening and developing collaborative pathways, improving coordination of appropriate care across health professionals and organisations.
Ensure the cancer workforce has the right skills, training and behaviours, as well as the right support, to confidently deliver high quality and compassionate care that reflects the challenges faced in current cancer care.
Actively promote diversity and the implementation of innovative practices to meet the needs of culturally diverse populations
Support patient and public involvement within the Cancer Services by encouraging and promoting the involvement of users in planning, monitoring and developing services.
To support transformational work within Cancer Nursing and Clinical teams
Lead on the National Cancer Patent Experience Survey (NCPES), coordinating and analysing results and presenting at relevant committees and forums
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/1st degree registered with NMC
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Willing to work towards Master's qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in cancer care
- Evidence of innovative practice developments and significant achievements gained
- Experience in the delivery of services for Cancer patients
Desirable
- Experience of working with other sectors of the NHS e.g.- ICS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven record to initiate and manage service development
- Proven ability to manage and deliver complex and changing workload, which will include the need to resolve conflicting priorities within tight timescales
Desirable
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/1st degree registered with NMC
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Willing to work towards Master's qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in cancer care
- Evidence of innovative practice developments and significant achievements gained
- Experience in the delivery of services for Cancer patients
Desirable
- Experience of working with other sectors of the NHS e.g.- ICS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven record to initiate and manage service development
- Proven ability to manage and deliver complex and changing workload, which will include the need to resolve conflicting priorities within tight timescales
Desirable
- Project management skills
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).
