Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

Teenage Cancer Trust Clinical Nurse Specialist - Teenage and Young Adult (TYA CNS)

As a leading UK Academic Health Science Centre we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of innovation and service development and delivering world class clinical outcomes. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust consists of five of London's most prestigious Hospitals - St Mary's, Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's and the Western Eye Hospital.

An exciting opportunity exists to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) as a teenage cancer trust sponsored TYA CNS. You will collaboratively work with the site specific cancer CNS teams to support cancer patients aged 16-24. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join and build this service.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced TYA cancer nurse with advanced communication skills. You will have an excellent understanding of patient experience and support and delivering high quality care to those within the TYA setting.

You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and the service at ICHT while being supported by the wider TYA network including the primary treatment centre based at UCLH. You will provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and health professionals. You will need to be a leader, work autnomously as well as being part of a team and working with your peer CNSs to improve TYA cancer patient care and experience.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide specialist nursing advice, care and support to 16-24 year old cancer patients to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers, both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the site specific multi-disciplinary teams and in line with local and national guidelines.
  • At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the center of care delivery. Where appropriate acting as a 'key worker', in collaboration with the site specific key Worker.
  • Work to improve the patient experience and outcomes throughout the patient journey.
  • Deputise for their line manager in designated tasks relevant to the development of role/clinical specialty.
  • Act as professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
  • To work with senior members of the team and contribute to the development of the clinical nurse specialist role in accordance with local and national policy and ensure the needs of patients and their families are central to service improvement initiatives.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1253

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • 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
  • Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards

Desirable

  • Research qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer or palliative care
  • Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
  • Experience of audit and research

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Organisation and negotiation skills

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • 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
  • Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards

Desirable

  • Research qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer or palliative care
  • Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
  • Experience of audit and research

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Organisation and negotiation skills

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Macmillan Deputy Trust Lead Cancer Nurse

Katie Bedborough

katie.bedborough1@nhs.net

7824626514

Details

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1253

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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