Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Urology Cancer CNS team. You will join a team of band 6 and 7 CNSs and a CSW overseen by an 8a lead CNS who specialise in urology cancer.
We are seeking an experienced cancer nurse with advanced communication and leadership skills to specialise in urology cancer, with a sub-speciality of prostate cancer. You should be enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated to join this busy service. You will have an excellent understanding of patient experience and support, and the ability to deliver high quality care.
The ideal candidate will have oncology or surgical experience within urology cancer, with demonstratable prostate knowledge and have previously worked as a clinical nurse specialist. However we would consider motivated and experienced nurses without CNS experience, or CNSs within another speciality who are keen to develop.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a specialist unit. You will provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and health professionals. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as being part of a team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS in a leading specialist cancer unit.
Main duties of the job
A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
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.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject Cancer or palliative care
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
- Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
- Research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject Cancer or palliative care
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
- Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
- Research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes
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).
