Job summary
UCLH is the largest UK paediatric and young adult centre for radiotherapy. Our Proton Bean Centre within the new Grafton Way Building, is one of only 2 sites in the UK which offer PBT. UCLH is one of the largest centres for Sarcoma care and the introduction of the Proton Beam Service means an increase in radiotherapy activity at the trust.
As our Radiotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work closely within our CYPCS team and Paediatric radiotherapy teams.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide effective clinical nursing leadership and will have specialist expert knowledge that will play a critical role in radiotherapy across CYPCS.
You will provide specialist nursing care for our children and young people undergoing radiotherapy and proton beam therapy from across the country.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will facilitate and/or co-ordinate therapeutic treatment and care. They will ensure the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
We are looking for a motivated innovative applicant to join our team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Our Children and Young Peoples Cancer service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.
If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.
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 ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital 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
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- RN (child) / RGN minimum 3 years post registration
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Degree level education
- Post registration cancer nursing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience in paediatric oncology nursing
- Substantial experience at Band 6
Desirable
- Experience in the management of patients undergoing radiotherapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Ability to lead and coordinate change and service development
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of up-to-date professional development
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- RN (child) / RGN minimum 3 years post registration
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Degree level education
- Post registration cancer nursing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience in paediatric oncology nursing
- Substantial experience at Band 6
Desirable
- Experience in the management of patients undergoing radiotherapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Ability to lead and coordinate change and service development
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of up-to-date professional development
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.
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).
