Job summary
The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate.
Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carer's and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality.
Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.
Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent.
Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
- Is actively involved in the performance management of cancer targets to ensure patients have prompt access to diagnostics and cancer treatments.
- Acts as a core member of the MDT ensuring the patient pathway is managed as effectively as possible preventing un-necessary delays in diagnosis.
- Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.
- Working with the MDT is instrumental in supporting the implementation of the National cancer strategy at a local level including Holistic Needs Assessments .
- Supports the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.
- Promotes the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer, embedding patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues the CNS will promote compliance with Quality Surveillance Programme (QSP) measures including annual report and operational policy.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Clinical diagnostics
- Nurse Prescribing
- Advanced Communication skills training
- Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within cancer/speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Literate
- Knowledge of Macmillan cancer support
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Teaching/Presentation Skills
- Teaching Experience
- Experience of audit/research
- Previous CNS Experience
- Experience of working with Somerset
- Previous experience of nurse led clinics
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Empathic
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Personally, and professionally mature
Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the National and local cancer strategy
- Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey
- Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda
- Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
- Ability to Influence change
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Clinical diagnostics
- Nurse Prescribing
- Advanced Communication skills training
- Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within cancer/speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Literate
- Knowledge of Macmillan cancer support
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Teaching/Presentation Skills
- Teaching Experience
- Experience of audit/research
- Previous CNS Experience
- Experience of working with Somerset
- Previous experience of nurse led clinics
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Empathic
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Personally, and professionally mature
Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the National and local cancer strategy
- Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey
- Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda
- Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
- Ability to Influence change
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).
