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 GI late effects. The post holder has a responsibility to patients in providing a comprehensive specialist nursing service under the guidance of the medical and senior nursing team.
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, be willing to learn 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, keen to develop themselves and has the ability to fit in quickly and work well as part of the team in the GIANT service.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical leadership to the nursing teams, maintaining credibility through practice and provide a high quality and safe patient service, which exceeds patient expectations.
- Routine management of patients with long term effects of their cancer treatment
- Using advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, prompt treatment plans or referrals will be initiated to effectively manage acute and chronic cancer-related complications and/or toxicities from systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT), supportive therapies and/or radiotherapy.
- Support the colorectal CNS with triaging "two week wait" patients and running the telephone triage clinics.
- Telephone triage of patients reporting side-effects / complications.
- Booking of routine and emergency investigations.
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:
- The CNS will undertake routine assessment of patients in the GIANT clinic alongside the nurse consultant, Lead CNS in GI late effects, clinical fellow and consultant, and arrange further tests as appropriate.
- The CNS will manage patients living with and beyond their cancer.
- Working with the established GIANT clinical team to provide support and advice to nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
- To provide support and advice to patients and their carers relating to their disease, their cancer treatments, and any procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- The CNS will undertake routine assessment of patients in the GIANT clinic alongside the nurse consultant, Lead CNS in GI late effects, clinical fellow and consultant, and arrange further tests as appropriate.
- The CNS will manage patients living with and beyond their cancer.
- Working with the established GIANT clinical team to provide support and advice to nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
- To provide support and advice to patients and their carers relating to their disease, their cancer treatments, and any procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Degree in Nursing (Adult)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post Registration qualification in cancer or gastroenterology nursing or equivalent
- Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
- ILS
- Completed Physical assessment course/Advanced physical assessment course
- Independent nurse prescriber
- MSc or working towards in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in oncology and/or gastroenterology to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
- Expertise in some aspects of chronic changes in bowel function following cancer treatment.
- Excellent understanding and experience in the recognition and management of ongoing oncological conditions.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information
- Presentation skills
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
- Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
- Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
- Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
- Computer Literacy
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Degree in Nursing (Adult)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post Registration qualification in cancer or gastroenterology nursing or equivalent
- Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
- ILS
- Completed Physical assessment course/Advanced physical assessment course
- Independent nurse prescriber
- MSc or working towards in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in oncology and/or gastroenterology to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
- Expertise in some aspects of chronic changes in bowel function following cancer treatment.
- Excellent understanding and experience in the recognition and management of ongoing oncological conditions.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information
- Presentation skills
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
- Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
- Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
- Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
- Computer Literacy
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).
