Job summary
An exciting and innovative two-year fixed term opportunity has arisen in North West London. This pilot role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to draw upon their experience as a highly motivated Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a passion for coaching, training, and developing Cancer CNSs to shape the delivery and future of the Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead (CDL) Role.
This new role is part of a pan-London pilot project which is funded by Macmillan and NHS England (Workforce, Training and Education). The focus of the pilot is on two key areas:o attracting qualified nurses into Cancer CNS roleso accelerating the development of new CNSs.
The post holder will lead the local implementation of this high-profile pilot. They will be responsible for the delivery of the CNS Development Lead Pilot Project within the Integrated Care System (ICS) and contribute to the strategic management and development of the project. By working closely with Trust Lead Cancer Nurses and fellow Macmillan CDL colleagues across London, the postholder will inspire and improve the development of the next generation of Cancer CNS workforce across the Capital. This is an autonomous senior role hosted by RM Partners, West London Cancer Alliance and The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, providing system level planning, cross-organisational working and leadership for the local Cancer CNS workforce within North West London.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the role is to act as an expert practitioner, resource and role model to support the delivery of high quality, safe and effective cancer nursing for people with cancer, their families and carers. The post holder will be a change agent with a strong professional and clinical focus and will contribute to facilitating a conducive work environment. Thereby the Macmillan CDL will contribute improving cancer CNS retention and experience as well as staff development.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, commitment and leadership skills that will support the development of aspirant and CNSs currently in post. They will have excellent clinical skills, recent experience, and a background knowledge of oncology nursing. The role will require someone that is able to provide informal coaching and mentorship to develop CNSs professional goals and build on basic and specialist skills.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To work at Integrated care systems (ICS) level to lead, manage and support the delivery of CDL Pilot Project within a complex environment. Responsible for the visibility of leadership, knowledge of pilot and specific issues within the portfolio and for upholding and role modelling the values, behaviours and standards expected of all employees in the host and partner organisations. To be the local senior operational manager responsible for the pilot ensuring the quality, performance, productivity, financial and contracting requirements are met, in line with the requirements of the service agreement Implementation and leadership of the national ACCEND capability framework at hub and cluster sites for both newly appointed cancer CNSs and promotion for the use of the framework for aspiring CNSs across the ICS. Significantly contribute to the effective auditing of the service delivery to deliver high quality, efficient service for cancer patients, their families and carers. Lead planning, reviewing and reporting on financial, performance and quality assurance plans for local implementation of the pilot. To lead the CNS recruitment promotion, retention, and promotion of the Cancer CNS workforce through outreach projects. To utilise advanced-level clinical leadership and influencing skills to collaborate working relationships to ensure each of the MDT Clinical Leads is fully signed-up to the vision of Personalised Cancer Care moving forwards. To prepare reports and track progress of CNS workforce development against the ACCEND capability framework and provide updates of agreed goals and milestones for the Project. Scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities to deliver personalised care and develop tailored development plans and resources for each CNS using a Training Needs Analysis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To work at Integrated care systems (ICS) level to lead, manage and support the delivery of CDL Pilot Project within a complex environment. Responsible for the visibility of leadership, knowledge of pilot and specific issues within the portfolio and for upholding and role modelling the values, behaviours and standards expected of all employees in the host and partner organisations. To be the local senior operational manager responsible for the pilot ensuring the quality, performance, productivity, financial and contracting requirements are met, in line with the requirements of the service agreement Implementation and leadership of the national ACCEND capability framework at hub and cluster sites for both newly appointed cancer CNSs and promotion for the use of the framework for aspiring CNSs across the ICS. Significantly contribute to the effective auditing of the service delivery to deliver high quality, efficient service for cancer patients, their families and carers. Lead planning, reviewing and reporting on financial, performance and quality assurance plans for local implementation of the pilot. To lead the CNS recruitment promotion, retention, and promotion of the Cancer CNS workforce through outreach projects. To utilise advanced-level clinical leadership and influencing skills to collaborate working relationships to ensure each of the MDT Clinical Leads is fully signed-up to the vision of Personalised Cancer Care moving forwards. To prepare reports and track progress of CNS workforce development against the ACCEND capability framework and provide updates of agreed goals and milestones for the Project. Scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities to deliver personalised care and develop tailored development plans and resources for each CNS using a Training Needs Analysis.
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- RN
- Currently registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification in Cancer
- Master's level education /qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- PRINCE 2 practitioner or equivalent professional project management qualification/experience
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or Working towards a master's degree
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a multiprofessional team
- Experience in delivering complex and specialist information to large groups through multiple formats.
- Able to convey ideas and advice clearly, concisely, with conviction and in a persuasive manner often in the face of opposition or hostility when challenged
- Ability to act independently with minimal guidelines.
- Ability to manage workload effectively in light of competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to adapt communication methods to a wide variety of abilities/needs
- Communication skills that facilitate building honest and trusting partnerships
Desirable
- Evidence of successful partnership working across different organisations and sectors.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of working a specialist nurse in cancer setting in the NHS
- Evidence of continued professional development, including evidence of supplemented specialist training
- Experience in working with allocated budgets including internal and external grants and funding streams, overseeing these.
- Experience in undertaking audit and research
Desirable
- Proven Management and strategic leadership experience.
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk management
- Experience in writing reports, and business cases
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Interpreting national policy for implementation
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- RN
- Currently registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification in Cancer
- Master's level education /qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- PRINCE 2 practitioner or equivalent professional project management qualification/experience
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or Working towards a master's degree
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a multiprofessional team
- Experience in delivering complex and specialist information to large groups through multiple formats.
- Able to convey ideas and advice clearly, concisely, with conviction and in a persuasive manner often in the face of opposition or hostility when challenged
- Ability to act independently with minimal guidelines.
- Ability to manage workload effectively in light of competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to adapt communication methods to a wide variety of abilities/needs
- Communication skills that facilitate building honest and trusting partnerships
Desirable
- Evidence of successful partnership working across different organisations and sectors.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of working a specialist nurse in cancer setting in the NHS
- Evidence of continued professional development, including evidence of supplemented specialist training
- Experience in working with allocated budgets including internal and external grants and funding streams, overseeing these.
- Experience in undertaking audit and research
Desirable
- Proven Management and strategic leadership experience.
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk management
- Experience in writing reports, and business cases
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Interpreting national policy for implementation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
