Job summary
An exciting and rewarding job opportunity has emerged here at Thames View, Imperial HealthcarePrivate Care at Charing Cross Hospital. We are looking for an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist(CNS) who will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based holistic care to our PrivatePatients.
The CNS will manage a caseload of patients, providing professional person centred careand support from point of suspected malignancy, diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Offeringclinical information, expert symptom management advice and emotional support to patients,relatives and carers. Additionally the CNS will be the key contact, creating a trusting link betweenpatient and Consultant and other services. Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinaryteam to maintain clinical excellence with a focus on patient outcomes as well as patientexperience.
Main duties of the job
o Provide specialist cancer & surgical nursing advice Trust wide to support and facilitatehigh quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaborationwith the multi professional team, working especially closely with the cancer Community ofPractice.o At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.o To ensure efficient and well-informed pathway of care for patients in line with privatepathways and national cancer and 18 week targetso Act as a professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching andresearch within ward / department team.o To assist with data collection of cancer patients
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
- Registered Nurse
- Has attained or is working towards a Degree
- Evidence of post registration education activity.
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching experience
- Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree.
- Has attained or working towards Masters.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including experience in relevant area.
- Experience in change management
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
Desirable
- Experience in private healthcare
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
- Research to practice.
- I.T. skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to Imperial Healthcare and Private Care service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area.
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and Somerset Cancer Register
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Has attained or is working towards a Degree
- Evidence of post registration education activity.
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching experience
- Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree.
- Has attained or working towards Masters.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including experience in relevant area.
- Experience in change management
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
Desirable
- Experience in private healthcare
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
- Research to practice.
- I.T. skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to Imperial Healthcare and Private Care service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area.
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and Somerset Cancer Register
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).
