Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Cancer Nurse to join our Cancer Team in this key senior leadership role.
As the Lead Cancer Nurse you will help deliver improved cancer outcomes and patient experience for our local population across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
The successful applicant will have NMC registration along with a post registration qualification and experience of working at a senior level with Cancer services.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Cancer Nurse will work as part of the Cancer Management Team alongside the Lead Cancer Clinician and Head of Cancer Services delivering improved outcomes and patient experience for patients and families affected by cancer.
You will play a key critical role in collaboration with all clinical teams in ensuring the provision of high level operational and strategic planning and leadership in relation to cancer care.
You will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care and provide strategic direction for cancer nurses and allied health professionals working with cancer patients to ensure the national and local agenda is implemented with regards to cancer care.
You will also provide clinical leadership and line management to the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team, Personalised Care team and Macmillan Support Centre Team.
The postholder will work with our ICB to promote and develop services to support patients and families affected by cancer, through treatment and to live well. You will also work with Lead Cancer Nurses across the West Midlands to develop regional wide improvements in cancer patient's care and experience.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Post registration qualification in Cancer
- Educated to Masters level education or working towards
- Management/Leadership certificate or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous practice development
- Essential IT skills
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Somerset Cancer Register experience
- Chemotherapy course or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within cancer
- Experience of working with MDTs
- Experience of people and team management
- Experience of Cancer Service Peer review
- Experience in the annual National Cancer Patient Experience survey process
- Evidence of successful implementation of audit & research-based practice, demonstrating innovation in practice & change management skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with national charities / professional forums to lead and promote the development of patient centred services
- Experience of shaping services to support the Personalised Care agenda
- Experience in cancer breach reporting and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of cancer services
- Working knowledge of national cancer targets and their implementation
- Detailed understanding of current NHS legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning processes
- Knowledge of governance and risk management processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Post registration qualification in Cancer
- Educated to Masters level education or working towards
- Management/Leadership certificate or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous practice development
- Essential IT skills
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Somerset Cancer Register experience
- Chemotherapy course or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within cancer
- Experience of working with MDTs
- Experience of people and team management
- Experience of Cancer Service Peer review
- Experience in the annual National Cancer Patient Experience survey process
- Evidence of successful implementation of audit & research-based practice, demonstrating innovation in practice & change management skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with national charities / professional forums to lead and promote the development of patient centred services
- Experience of shaping services to support the Personalised Care agenda
- Experience in cancer breach reporting and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of cancer services
- Working knowledge of national cancer targets and their implementation
- Detailed understanding of current NHS legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning processes
- Knowledge of governance and risk management processes
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).
