Job summary
The Royal Marsden Private care breast team are looking for an experienced, dynamic nurse who is passionate about the patient experience and the delivery of high quality patient-focused care.This post is a band 7 Clinical Nurse specialist role for 15 months to cover maternity leave. The post involves acting as a keyworker to patients diagnosed with primary and metastatic breast cancer and providing support and information throughout their cancer pathway as well as participation in service development. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience and have knowledge in breast surgery, oncology and ideally, having some palliative care knowledge and skills managing patients with advancing disease. Advanced communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members ofthe multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty. In addition,the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust, thedivisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the specialty.
1.1 To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient with breast cancer acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.1.2 To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement andadd to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within Breastcancer care1.3 To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health careteam to achieve a synchronised specialist service.1.4 To provide informal and formal teaching, e.g. academic courses provided by the school of nursing
Work closely with members of the MDT and CNS team to deliver personalised evidence-based care. Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer. To act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of comprehensive specialist advice, information, teaching and training both within RMH and externally regarding breast cancer.
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:
2.1 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis throughall stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity ofcare.2.2 To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care forpatients throughout their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS FoundationTrust Job application: Clinical Nurse Specialist2.3 In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/orrevise relevant policies and to regularly review these followingchange/implementations. To work within the procedures and policies of theTrust.2.4 In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to developassessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention sothat patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.2.5 To manage an agreed caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / clientgroup and acting as the key worker where appropriate.2. 6 To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction withother relevant professional disciplines.
To support and signpost patients to appropriate services. Undertake a full specialist nursing assessment to identify the specific needs of the above patient groups and their families/carers to include the Holistic Needs assessment. Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of breast cancer to allow collaboration with medical colleagues to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and understand proposed patient investigations and treatments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
2.1 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis throughall stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity ofcare.2.2 To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care forpatients throughout their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS FoundationTrust Job application: Clinical Nurse Specialist2.3 In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/orrevise relevant policies and to regularly review these followingchange/implementations. To work within the procedures and policies of theTrust.2.4 In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to developassessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention sothat patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.2.5 To manage an agreed caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / clientgroup and acting as the key worker where appropriate.2. 6 To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction withother relevant professional disciplines.
To support and signpost patients to appropriate services. Undertake a full specialist nursing assessment to identify the specific needs of the above patient groups and their families/carers to include the Holistic Needs assessment. Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of breast cancer to allow collaboration with medical colleagues to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and understand proposed patient investigations and treatments.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Desirable
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or specialty to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Experience in Clinical Management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Desirable
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or specialty to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Experience in Clinical Management
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).
