Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated clinician with a passion for uro-oncology? Are you looking to further develop your expertise in renal and testicular cancers, including the development and management of nurse-led clinics?
We are seeking a dedicated Band 7 Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or a Band 6 Uro-Oncology CNS (development post) to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
We welcome applications from registered nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and who are confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will join a skilled and enthusiastic uro-oncology service, providing expert clinical care, support, and advice to patients across the cancer pathway. The role includes opportunities to contribute to service development and to lead or support nurse-led clinics in renal and testicular cancer care.
We are open to appointing at Band 6 as a developmental opportunity, with structured support and progression to Band 7 upon achievement of agreed competencies.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist nursing advice, care and support to patients with bladder cancer. Facilitate high quality, personalized care to patients/clients and relatives/carer's, both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT, to facilitate a timely pathway for patients diagnosed with renal and testicular cancers, ensuring the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery, and where appropriate acting as a 'key worker'.
- Developing nurse led services, and running nurse led clinics for renal cancer patients.
- Work to improve the patient experience throughout the patient journey.
- Deputize 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. Please talk tous 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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ 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
- Advanced Communication
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification/module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and Research
- Understanding Macmillan cancer support and its role across the UK.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Excel
Person Specification
Education/ 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
- Advanced Communication
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification/module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and Research
- Understanding Macmillan cancer support and its role across the UK.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Excel
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).
