King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology

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Job summary

In 2017 Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support (Macmillan) entered into a strategic partnership to improve cancer patient experience for people receiving care at Kings College Trust. Success of the programme led to the trust cancer investment into key roles and services to sustain improvements and to further drive quality of care. There are number of new cancer posts and services that Kings is invested in different specialities across care groups. The post is a result of collaborative cancer patients improvement programme aimed to provide people with cancer with an excellent experience of care and commitment to support cancer care as the trust top quality priorities. The post holder will play a key role in developing nursing expertise in Urology to improve experience of local population with prostate cancer care. We are looking for an experience Band 7 nurses ready to take new challenge of an autonomous practice of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist post. For candidates with passion for cancer care, we can offer bespoke training opportunities into the CNS role.

***Previous applicants for this position are kindly requested not to reapply.***

Main duties of the job

Key objectives for the service are to:Fully comply with the trust Cancer CNS Standard Operational Policy as follows; To assist in the delivery of an expert specialist nursing service for people with metastatic prostate cancer. To provide specialist nursing advice, clinical assessment and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis of metastatic prostate and through treatment and where applicable onward referral for end of life care. To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health related and holistic needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. Assessing and meeting patients on going care, health and well being needs and develop a care plan and action referrals as a result .Using data to identify high-risk individuals and groups and to ensure that services meet their need.Supporting Self-Care, Self-Management and Enabling Independence. To reduce utilisation of healthcare and improve quality of life for people living with cancer . If you would like further information about this post please contact Pinky Javier- Urology Lead Nurse on 01689864523 (Monday to Friday 8:00 - 17:00), e-mail:pinky.javier@nhs.net

About us

King's College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital sites at Denmark Hill in Camber well and at the Princess Royal University Hospital site in Bromley.. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6632068-A

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley

BR3 3QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an expert Uro Oncology cancer nurse within cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team To manage a caseload of patients/clients effectively in accordance with agreed National and South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA) guidance, protocols and pathways of care To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment and support in accordance with Personalised Care Standards To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients To be integral part of established cancer team and specialist MDM, maintaining excellent communication to support coordinated care between sites To be act as a patient advocate at cancer MDM To link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an expert Uro Oncology cancer nurse within cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team To manage a caseload of patients/clients effectively in accordance with agreed National and South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA) guidance, protocols and pathways of care To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment and support in accordance with Personalised Care Standards To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients To be integral part of established cancer team and specialist MDM, maintaining excellent communication to support coordinated care between sites To be act as a patient advocate at cancer MDM To link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level or above
  • Extensive clinical experience pertinent to cancer care, oncology and/or Urology
Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level or above
  • Extensive clinical experience pertinent to cancer care, oncology and/or Urology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley

BR3 3QL


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley

BR3 3QL


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse- Urology (Mon to Fri, 8:00 – 17:00)

Pinky Javier

pinky.javier@nhs.net

01689864523

Details

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6632068-A

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley

BR3 3QL


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