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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and a leader in the field of cancer care with a successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and the development of anti-cancer drugs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the GI Oncology Unit. The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients with Upper& Lower G.I tumours in providing a comprehensive specialist nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working within a team of advanced practice nurses.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced, who enjoys patient contact and working in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the delivery of a quality service. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who is able to work independently and has the ability to fit in quickly as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients with G.I tumours in providing a comprehensive specialist nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working within a team of advanced practice nurses. The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse SpecialistS and provide advanced nursing care to women and men with local and advanced G.I tumours

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.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-P1246315

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

  • To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
  • In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
  • In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
  • To maintain nurse-led and telephone clinics whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients and their carers are assessed and appropriately channelled and referred to other services as required.
  • To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction with other relevant professional disciplines.
  • In collaboration with the patient information services write new patient information and update existing patient information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

  • To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
  • In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
  • In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
  • To maintain nurse-led and telephone clinics whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients and their carers are assessed and appropriately channelled and referred to other services as required.
  • To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction with other relevant professional disciplines.
  • In collaboration with the patient information services write new patient information and update existing patient information.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • First Level registration
  • Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality

Desirable

  • Oncology qualification
  • First and/or Higher Degree
  • Willingness to work towards Higher Degree if without this
  • Teaching qualification
  • Experience in research

Special Aptitudes & Disposition

Desirable

  • Ability to deliver formal lectures to a high standard
Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • First Level registration
  • Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality

Desirable

  • Oncology qualification
  • First and/or Higher Degree
  • Willingness to work towards Higher Degree if without this
  • Teaching qualification
  • Experience in research

Special Aptitudes & Disposition

Desirable

  • Ability to deliver formal lectures to a high standard

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 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.

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead CNS

Katy Hardy

katy.hardy@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-P1246315

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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