Barts Health NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardio-Oncology

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Cardio-Oncology CNS team. This post will be a fixed term 12 month contract.

The Cardio-Oncology clinical nurse specialist is a role for an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary cardio-oncology team. The post holder will work closely with the whole multidisciplinary team to take responsibility for helping to coordinate the clinical care of cancer patients with cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of patients' care between the cardiology and oncology/ haematology teams including inpatient care, systematic data collection, clinical audit and multidisciplinary team meeting coordination The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the field and ultimately to perform nurse-led clinics with consultant cardiologist oversight alongside the main cardio-oncology clinics. The post-holder will be managed as part of the Heart Failure CNS team, with cross-cover as appropriate between colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The clinical cardio-oncology clinical nurse specialist is a role for an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary cardio-oncology team. The post holder will work closely with the whole of the multidisciplinary team to take responsibility for helping to coordinate the clinical care of cancer patients with cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of patients' care between the cardiology and oncology/ haematology teams including inpatient care, systematic data collection, clinical audit and multidisciplinary team meeting coordination The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the field and ultimately to perform nurse-led clinics with consultant cardiologist oversight alongside the main cardio-oncology clinics. The post-holder will be managed as part of the Heart Failure CNS team, with cross-cover as appropriate between colleagues.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6756688SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRGN
  • oBSc or working towards
  • oRelevant cardiac or oncology course
  • oMentorship/teaching course

Desirable

  • oCounselling course
  • oIndependent prescribing course
  • oCase Management competencies
  • oPhysical assessment course or experience of this

Experience

Essential

  • oPost registration experience including recent experience within cardiology
  • oBand 6 experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • oIs aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
  • oTeaching experience
  • oAbility to interpret blood results

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current innovations and research in cardio oncology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRGN
  • oBSc or working towards
  • oRelevant cardiac or oncology course
  • oMentorship/teaching course

Desirable

  • oCounselling course
  • oIndependent prescribing course
  • oCase Management competencies
  • oPhysical assessment course or experience of this

Experience

Essential

  • oPost registration experience including recent experience within cardiology
  • oBand 6 experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • oIs aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
  • oTeaching experience
  • oAbility to interpret blood results

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current innovations and research in cardio oncology

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Heart Failure Nurse

Sarah Walsh

sarah.walsh21@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6756688SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


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