Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for
a compassionate, dynamic, motivated nurse to join our Cancer Nurse Specialist
Team. The successful post holder will have significant experience in Urology
and be willing to work towards achieving the personal specification of the band
7 post (employable at band 6 level).
You will be supported through your
development journey to become an accomplished Cancer Nurse Specialist. You will
have the opportunity to undertake the ACCEND program, Clinical skills course
and non-medical prescribing.
You will be
involved in innovative practice and support the introduction of Nurse led
Triage services across Urology.
Main duties of the job
The urology CNS
will work effectively as an autonomous practitioner and will be core member of
the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing specialist advice and support to
patients and their families and acting as keyworker at all stages of the cancer
pathway for both inpatients and outpatients.
This will
include triaging of patients referred under the 2WW assessing suitability and
requesting off appropriate investigations to improve FDS pathway for prostate,
renal and bladder, this will also involve ongoing results clinics (new
diagnosis clinic)
They will be
expected to provide strong clinical leadership skills and influence patient
care through clinical practice, clinical management, leadership, education,
research, and audit which will align with the directorate vision and ACCEND.
Using the views
of patients and carers the CNS will work under the direction of the Line
Manager: Advanced Clinical Practitioner and the Cancer Lead Nurse for the Trust
and alongside the urology team to improve, patient care using evidenced-based
practice, the will play a key part in the continual development, implementation
and evaluation of the urology cancer service locally to improve and maintain
standards of patient care, and promoting collaboratively working across all
multi-professional frameworks to provide a seamless service.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within specialist area.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- Represent the service nationwide.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within specialist area.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- Represent the service nationwide.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 6.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good/Intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 6.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good/Intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
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).
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