Job summary
This exciting new role is an example of our commitment to the development of Cancer CNS Workforce. We recognise that bespoke support is required to allow aspirant and developmental CNSs to become autonomous professionals, and as such as we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cancer CNS.
This is an autonomous senior Cancer CNS role providing system level planning, cross-organisational working and leadership for the Cancer CNS Workforce. We are seeking an individual with a passion for coaching, training and developing Cancer CNSs to apply for the role of a Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead (CDL).
The post holder will lead the local implementation of a high-profile project. They will be responsible for the delivery of the CNS Development Lead Pilot Project in the Integrated Care System (ICS) and contribute to the strategic management and development of the project. By working closely with Trust Lead Cancer Nurses and fellow CDL colleagues you will inspire and improve the development of the next generation of Cancer CNS Workforce across the Capital.
It is essential that you have excellent clinical skills, recent experience, and a background knowledge of oncology nursing. The role is a pilot role for two years, in conjunction with pan-London Lead Cancer Nurses, Macmillan, ACCEND and Workforce Education and Training Directorate (WT&ED).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for service development, which will involve scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities within the ICS footprint, using a project management function to deliver the pilot and to ensure the success of the project and the role. The CDL will play a lead influential role to ensure each Trust Senior People Officer and Directors of Nursing adopt cancer nurse career investments, including incorporating nationally recognised cancer nurse core key performance indicators (KPIs) and competencies into healthcare profiles and secure sustainable funding to enable access to core training opportunities.
The post holder will provide assurance to the Pilot Project Team that robust systems of governance are in place and a high-quality service is being developed and delivered. The post holder will define current processes, facilitate local discussions, and advise the Pilot Project Team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, and document those processes.
This pilot places a high value on diversity and fairness accordingly a key function of this role will be to encourage, engage and support aspiring CNS from internationally educated backgrounds into CNS roles. You will be responsible for developing and delivering outreach activities within your ICS in line with policy to increase the diversity of Cancer CNS workforce in London to be more representative of the patient population communities.
About us
The post holder will be working across all sites within the North Central London Cancer Alliance hospitals. They will be aware of and conform to local trust policies.
They will be line managed via the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly communicating
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for service development, which will involve scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities within the ICS footprint, using a project management function to deliver the pilot and to ensure the success of the project and the role. The CDL post holder will play a lead influential role to ensure each Trust Senior People Officer and Directors of Nursing adopt cancer nurse career investments, including incorporating nationally recognised cancer nurse core key performance indicators (KPIs) and competencies into healthcare profiles and secure sustainable funding to enable access to core training opportunities.
The post holder will provide assurance to the Pilot Project Team that robust systems of governance are in place and a high-quality service is being developed and delivered. The post holder will define current processes, facilitate local discussions, and advise the Pilot Project Team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.
This pilot places a high value on diversity and fairness accordingly a key function of this role will be to encourage, engage and support aspiring CNS from internationally educated backgrounds into CNS roles. You will be responsible for developing and delivering outreach activities within your ICS in line with policy to increase the diversity of Cancer CNS workforce in London to be more representative of the patient population communities. Work with Macmillan and Cancer Alliance Workforce Leads to promote equitable access, recognise and mitigate any inequalities including access for protected characteristics, providing reports to stakeholders on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion findings.
The CDL postholder will accelerate the development of newly appointed CNSs to become confident, autonomous professionals with a skill set fit for purpose for 21st century healthcare and beyond to meet patient and service requirements. You will deliver educational and professional leadership, coaching and mentoring to designated CNSs across multiple trusts within the cluster to ensure that nurses are supported to meet the thresholds within the capabilities framework as set out in by ACCEND. The accelerated development of CNSs will combat the impact of CNSs retiring, leaving the service for promotions etc.
You will work alongside CNSs in their daily practice supporting and challenging knowledge and behaviours to promote CNS Nursing model and the delivery of quality assured personalised care. You will provide motivation to establish new and novel clinical practice supported by audit and research/best evidence-based practice working within the Trusts clinical Governance framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for service development, which will involve scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities within the ICS footprint, using a project management function to deliver the pilot and to ensure the success of the project and the role. The CDL post holder will play a lead influential role to ensure each Trust Senior People Officer and Directors of Nursing adopt cancer nurse career investments, including incorporating nationally recognised cancer nurse core key performance indicators (KPIs) and competencies into healthcare profiles and secure sustainable funding to enable access to core training opportunities.
The post holder will provide assurance to the Pilot Project Team that robust systems of governance are in place and a high-quality service is being developed and delivered. The post holder will define current processes, facilitate local discussions, and advise the Pilot Project Team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.
This pilot places a high value on diversity and fairness accordingly a key function of this role will be to encourage, engage and support aspiring CNS from internationally educated backgrounds into CNS roles. You will be responsible for developing and delivering outreach activities within your ICS in line with policy to increase the diversity of Cancer CNS workforce in London to be more representative of the patient population communities. Work with Macmillan and Cancer Alliance Workforce Leads to promote equitable access, recognise and mitigate any inequalities including access for protected characteristics, providing reports to stakeholders on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion findings.
The CDL postholder will accelerate the development of newly appointed CNSs to become confident, autonomous professionals with a skill set fit for purpose for 21st century healthcare and beyond to meet patient and service requirements. You will deliver educational and professional leadership, coaching and mentoring to designated CNSs across multiple trusts within the cluster to ensure that nurses are supported to meet the thresholds within the capabilities framework as set out in by ACCEND. The accelerated development of CNSs will combat the impact of CNSs retiring, leaving the service for promotions etc.
You will work alongside CNSs in their daily practice supporting and challenging knowledge and behaviours to promote CNS Nursing model and the delivery of quality assured personalised care. You will provide motivation to establish new and novel clinical practice supported by audit and research/best evidence-based practice working within the Trusts clinical Governance framework.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
