Job summary
The endocrinology department at St Bartholomew's Hospital is one of the largest in the country and treats around 2,000 new patients each year from across the UK, around 200 of whom are diagnosed with rare endocrine cancers. The service has been awarded 'centre of excellence' status by ENSAT, an international network dedicated to improving care for patients with adrenal tumours, for its outstanding contribution to both care and research. The Endocrinology department has a vacancy for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), with a particular focus on pituitary endocrine tumours and disorrders, delivering best quality nursing within an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with those disorders at St Bartholomew's Hospital, in addition to providing support to their relatives and significant others. The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and have access to the full resources of the multi-disciplinary endocrine team
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Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work at St Bartholomew's Hospital, focusing on supporting and key working patients with pituitary tumours or those who have developed pituitary dysfunction secondary to a pre-existing condition or treatment-induced hypophysitis. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to Endocrinology care.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as an Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), with a particular focus on pituitary disease, delivering best quality nursing within an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with those disorders at St Bartholomews Hospital, in addition to providing support to their relatives and significant others. The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and have access to the full resources of the multi-disciplinary endocrine team.
The post-holder will work at St Bartholomews Hospital, focusing on supporting and key working patients with pituitary tumours or those who have developed pituitary dysfunction secondary to a pre-existing condition or treatment-induced hypophysitis. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to Endocrinology care.
The post holder will join the existing NET/Adrenal (1 WTE), Thyroid Cancer (1 WTE) and Inherited Endocrine Cancer (0.5 WTE) CNS team and have close working relationships with the whole Endocrine team at St Bartholomews Hospital. There will be elements of cross-cover within the role and team.
The post-holder will promote safe, competent and evidence-based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework. He/she will also provide relevant, up to date and ongoing education support and training for nurses and student nurses working, or on placement, at the Trust, in consultation with the professional development nurses.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as an Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), with a particular focus on pituitary disease, delivering best quality nursing within an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with those disorders at St Bartholomews Hospital, in addition to providing support to their relatives and significant others. The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and have access to the full resources of the multi-disciplinary endocrine team.
The post-holder will work at St Bartholomews Hospital, focusing on supporting and key working patients with pituitary tumours or those who have developed pituitary dysfunction secondary to a pre-existing condition or treatment-induced hypophysitis. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to Endocrinology care.
The post holder will join the existing NET/Adrenal (1 WTE), Thyroid Cancer (1 WTE) and Inherited Endocrine Cancer (0.5 WTE) CNS team and have close working relationships with the whole Endocrine team at St Bartholomews Hospital. There will be elements of cross-cover within the role and team.
The post-holder will promote safe, competent and evidence-based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework. He/she will also provide relevant, up to date and ongoing education support and training for nurses and student nurses working, or on placement, at the Trust, in consultation with the professional development nurses.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in surgery, neuro surgery, oncology and/or endocrinology
- Band 6 experience in neuro surgery, surgery, oncology and/or endocrinology
- Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree
- Experience in audits and service development
- Experience in audits and service development
Desirable
- Masters degree in relevant subject
- Teaching and education course
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of endocrinology.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment & History taking
- Nurse Prescribing Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- degree level
- Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or Cancer Related
- Recognised Qualification in Endocrinology Nursing.
Desirable
- Masters or PhD qualification Teaching and education course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in surgery, neuro surgery, oncology and/or endocrinology
- Band 6 experience in neuro surgery, surgery, oncology and/or endocrinology
- Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree
- Experience in audits and service development
- Experience in audits and service development
Desirable
- Masters degree in relevant subject
- Teaching and education course
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of endocrinology.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment & History taking
- Nurse Prescribing Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- degree level
- Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or Cancer Related
- Recognised Qualification in Endocrinology Nursing.
Desirable
- Masters or PhD qualification Teaching and education course
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).
