Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our nationally renowned Cancer Late-Effects service: It is increasingly recognized that patients that have undergone cancer treatments can have a wide range of later presenting effects that can impact on their lives and wellbeing.
This is within a small nurse-led team that works autonomously with excellent consultant staff support. It provides great scope and opportunity to develop your advanced nursing skills on direct patient care in nurse led clinics and patient liaison with a wide range of stakeholders both internally at UCLH and externally.
The service is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH and we provide professional development, both in-job and through post graduatepathways. You have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality care as part of the Late Effects Clinical Nurse Specialist service. They will ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. They will be responsible for coordinating care, managing a caseload of patients, as part of the Multidisciplinary team. The role includes the provision of care in the outpatient setting and also via telemedicine. The post holder will also provide telephone support and advice to their patients. The role includes conducting service audits and obtaining patient experience feedback.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a role within the Trust integral to the provision of a high-quality service for patients under the care of the Late Effects service. Central to the role is a collaborative approach with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), working across professional and organisational boundaries as necessary in order to provide a comprehensive patient-focused service.
The post holder will also engage with networking with external stakeholders and engaging with Late Effects services in other organisations to help develop the best possible care for patients.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are driven by our objective to offer the highest standards of staff and patient experience in the Cancer Division. We work closely as a team providing support to each other so we can work together to provide excellent care to patients that reflects the values of the Trust and how we would expect our own family and friends to be cared for.
We can offer flexible working, and we offer a wide range of staff development opportunities to help you to develop yourself and your career.
We are committed to equality and diversity recognising the unique contribution each individual can make to our team and patients.
The Trust offers a number of staff benefits including season ticket loan, retail discounts, and the cycle to work scheme. This post is part of the Agenda for Change terms and Conditions with Annual Leave entitlement reflecting your length of service
The wellbeing of staff is a Trust priority and we offer wellbeing and psychological support services, and within Oncology team debriefs and wellbeing initiatives including complimentary therapy.
The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care and management of patients receiving Immunotherapy.
The main responsibilities for this role are:
To deliver evidence based speciality nursing practice standards, guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.
Ensure care delivered is based on current evidence, best practice and validated research when available.
Identify areas of potential research relating to the speciality; assist with / lead research and development programmes.
Foster a climate of continuous service improvement by maintaining awareness of developments and best practice elsewhere, assessing potential impact on the specialty and reporting to the MDT.
Establish networks with other Late Effects CNS at local, national and international level, to exchange and enhance knowledge and expertise.
Develop and maintain others awareness of role within the speciality, the organisation and local networks and maintain mechanisms for contact and referral.
Promote and maintain effective communication with the patient, their carer(s) and outside agencies.
Ensure the Trust values, behaviours and standards are embedded into practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are driven by our objective to offer the highest standards of staff and patient experience in the Cancer Division. We work closely as a team providing support to each other so we can work together to provide excellent care to patients that reflects the values of the Trust and how we would expect our own family and friends to be cared for.
We can offer flexible working, and we offer a wide range of staff development opportunities to help you to develop yourself and your career.
We are committed to equality and diversity recognising the unique contribution each individual can make to our team and patients.
The Trust offers a number of staff benefits including season ticket loan, retail discounts, and the cycle to work scheme. This post is part of the Agenda for Change terms and Conditions with Annual Leave entitlement reflecting your length of service
The wellbeing of staff is a Trust priority and we offer wellbeing and psychological support services, and within Oncology team debriefs and wellbeing initiatives including complimentary therapy.
The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care and management of patients receiving Immunotherapy.
The main responsibilities for this role are:
To deliver evidence based speciality nursing practice standards, guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.
Ensure care delivered is based on current evidence, best practice and validated research when available.
Identify areas of potential research relating to the speciality; assist with / lead research and development programmes.
Foster a climate of continuous service improvement by maintaining awareness of developments and best practice elsewhere, assessing potential impact on the specialty and reporting to the MDT.
Establish networks with other Late Effects CNS at local, national and international level, to exchange and enhance knowledge and expertise.
Develop and maintain others awareness of role within the speciality, the organisation and local networks and maintain mechanisms for contact and referral.
Promote and maintain effective communication with the patient, their carer(s) and outside agencies.
Ensure the Trust values, behaviours and standards are embedded into practice
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme (HLP2)
Desirable
- Management development programme (HLP2)
Experience
Essential
- Prior relevant post registration experience in same specialty is essential (HLP2), (FO)
- Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO) or Prior relevant post registration experience in same specialty is essential (HLP1), (SO)
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme (HLP2)
Desirable
- Management development programme (HLP2)
Experience
Essential
- Prior relevant post registration experience in same specialty is essential (HLP2), (FO)
- Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO) or Prior relevant post registration experience in same specialty is essential (HLP1), (SO)
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
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).
