Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our cancer services team based at Royal Marsden Hospital Haemato-Oncology Unit in Sutton.
As a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience in stem cell transplant you will use your clinical expertise to ensure co-ordination of the care of patients undergoing transplant, providing a seamless service for patients and their families throughout the pathway. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team you will provide support, assessment and education for this group of patients whilst overseeing their care as keyworker. This post will be predominantly based in the post transplant setting, with cross cover in the pre transplant setting when required for service cover.
It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and that you have substantial experience in a cancer nursing role within stem cell transplant.
There are plentiful opportunities for professional development, including internal and external courses, national study days and national/international conferences. The CNS team cover a week day service, with opportunities for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to demonstrate a higher level of practice in both their direct care of patients and in their ability to plan and develop services to support cancer care. Through the key skills of leadership, innovation, and clinical expertise they will facilitate and deliver care which is patient centered, delivered with compassion, safe, and effective.
The CNS is a core member within the multidisciplinary care team (MDT) and through demonstration of these higher level skills they will work collaboratively with clinicians and service managers to promote, develop, review and redesign the relevant services which are responsive and tailored to patient's needs.This post specifically will be responsible for stem cell transplant co- ordination for patients and caring for this group of patients in the post transplant setting
The post will be based at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton.
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 assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The Royal Marsden School.
- To organise stem cell transplants and be a keyworker for pre transplant care.
- To be a key worker for post transplant patients for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The Royal Marsden School.
- To organise stem cell transplants and be a keyworker for pre transplant care.
- To be a key worker for post transplant patients for the Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development program or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Research experience
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Recognised Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in a stem cell transplant setting
- Experience of teaching
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Ability / experience of developing skills of others through a range of teaching / training
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and management experience
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
Desirable
- Project leadership /Management experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development program or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Research experience
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Recognised Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in a stem cell transplant setting
- Experience of teaching
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Ability / experience of developing skills of others through a range of teaching / training
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and management experience
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
Desirable
- Project leadership /Management experience
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).
