Job summary
Along withother neuroendocrine clinical nurse specialistsand medical colleaguesworkin partnership withthemultidisciplinary teamto ensure patients receive a high standard of quality care and feel supported and informed at all stages of their treatment pathway.The post holderwilldemonstratea high levelofexpertise,providingspecialist advice,education and support for health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits, quality improvementinitiativesand research within therole. The post holder willtake onadditionalresponsibilities at the Senior Nurse/ Associate Director of Cancerrequesttoensure that theserviceruns smoothly and meets all key performance indicators.
Main duties of the job
Towork asaclinical nurse specialist in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team withinendocrine services providingexpertadvice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, across both secondary and primarycare
To work with the wider neuroendocrine cancer service, thyroid and endocrine cancer teamsand have close working relationships with the clinical research team, surgical team, medical oncology and clinical oncology colleagues, radiation protection teams, nuclear medicine and theragnostic across the Trust.
The post holder will possess knowledge and skill across all the different treatment pathways and mentor and support junior colleagues in both CNS roles and across the wards.To support the neuroendocrine cancer patients in clinic (includingmaintainingsupport during neuroendocrine cancer treatments in other Trust facilities), those havingin-patienttreatment with radioactive sources and those having surgical managementwithinBart's Health.
To support ward teams and day care areas in delivering quality care to the neuroendocrine patients.
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 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.
To clinical nurse specialist is expected to attend weekly multidisciplinary team meeting and on occasion act as the patients advocate at other related MDT meetings
Responsibilities
Clinical: Patient care
Acting as role model and leading by example in all aspects of clinical care
Education and Development
Ensuring appropriate education and training of all members of the team and supporting professional development
Management and Leadership
Participate in selection recruitment, managing budgets, meeting key performance KPI participating in audit and QI projects.
Clinical Governance
Effective risk management, DATIX incidents and promote a culture of safe practice with openness and transparency.
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.
To clinical nurse specialist is expected to attend weekly multidisciplinary team meeting and on occasion act as the patients advocate at other related MDT meetings
Responsibilities
Clinical: Patient care
Acting as role model and leading by example in all aspects of clinical care
Education and Development
Ensuring appropriate education and training of all members of the team and supporting professional development
Management and Leadership
Participate in selection recruitment, managing budgets, meeting key performance KPI participating in audit and QI projects.
Clinical Governance
Effective risk management, DATIX incidents and promote a culture of safe practice with openness and transparency.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RN).
- Degree Qualification in Nursing or Cancer or Endocrine related topic.
- Nurse Education Qualification
- Any communications course qualification.
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Physical assessment module
- Nurse Prescribing
- SACT course
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in cancer care or endocrinology related speciality for minimum 2 years' experience as a band 6
- Good working knowledge of treatment of endocrine cancers from diagnosis through to end-of-life treatment
- Experience of nursing practice in accordance with the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct in an in acute setting
- Experience in managing and leading clinical team / service.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a CNS in these areas
- Breaking bad news. Understanding of quality improvement (QI)
Knowledge
Essential
- An in depth understanding of clinical issues relating to neuroendocrine cancer patients.
- Broad understanding of treatment options both surgical and medical for cancer patients
- Knowledge of endocrine cancer pathways
- Knowledge of the specific treatment regimens used for this patient group and effects and side effects
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within endocrine cancer nursing
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative and prioritise patient need Caring and compassionate
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within endocrine cancer
- Ability to work as an independent autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Competency in physical assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RN).
- Degree Qualification in Nursing or Cancer or Endocrine related topic.
- Nurse Education Qualification
- Any communications course qualification.
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Physical assessment module
- Nurse Prescribing
- SACT course
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in cancer care or endocrinology related speciality for minimum 2 years' experience as a band 6
- Good working knowledge of treatment of endocrine cancers from diagnosis through to end-of-life treatment
- Experience of nursing practice in accordance with the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct in an in acute setting
- Experience in managing and leading clinical team / service.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a CNS in these areas
- Breaking bad news. Understanding of quality improvement (QI)
Knowledge
Essential
- An in depth understanding of clinical issues relating to neuroendocrine cancer patients.
- Broad understanding of treatment options both surgical and medical for cancer patients
- Knowledge of endocrine cancer pathways
- Knowledge of the specific treatment regimens used for this patient group and effects and side effects
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within endocrine cancer nursing
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative and prioritise patient need Caring and compassionate
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within endocrine cancer
- Ability to work as an independent autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Competency in physical assessment
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).
