Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced cancer nurse to join our team as a Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological challenges faced by this group of patients. You will be joining an established multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for offering expert clinical advice and emotional support to patients.
The CNS Team works with a team of Consultant Oncologists to provide expert care to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. The team is supported by the addition of a Clinical Support Worker. The Oncology Clinics take place in the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The team works closely with both the Psychological Support Service and the Macmillan Support and Information Service (MSIS) to develop support services and appropriate health and well being events to engage and empower our patient community.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be an experienced cancer nurse with proven clinical skills and knowledge in the field of cancer.We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers. The CNS is the patient's key worker will manage their own clinical caseload, providing highly specialist nursing input and continuity of care to patients at each stage of the pathway (diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and longer term follow up). You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical andpsychological challengesfaced by this group of 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:
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to be part of this highly specialised team. You will work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and use your clinical expertise to co -ordinate high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to improve patient care and help develop the service to help us meet the needs of the increasing number of patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis and receiving ever more complex treatments along more lengthy pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
We can offer flexible working, and we offer a wide range a 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.
The wellbeing of staff is a Trust priority and we offer wellbeing and psychological
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to be part of this highly specialised team. You will work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and use your clinical expertise to co -ordinate high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to improve patient care and help develop the service to help us meet the needs of the increasing number of patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis and receiving ever more complex treatments along more lengthy pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
We can offer flexible working, and we offer a wide range a 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.
The wellbeing of staff is a Trust priority and we offer wellbeing and psychological
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register.
- Relevant post-registration programme.
- Teaching/Assessment programme.
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or Ethics.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Adult physical assessment qualification
- Completed/completing Masters Degree.
- Management development programme.
- Leadership development programme.
- Advanced communication course.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments.
- Prior relevant post registration experience within cancer or respiratory speciality.
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, maintain 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.
- Published articles / poster presentations.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively / autonomously.
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 in audit and evaluation of practice / services.
Desirable
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies.
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.
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or Ethics.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Adult physical assessment qualification
- Completed/completing Masters Degree.
- Management development programme.
- Leadership development programme.
- Advanced communication course.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments.
- Prior relevant post registration experience within cancer or respiratory speciality.
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, maintain 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.
- Published articles / poster presentations.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively / autonomously.
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 in audit and evaluation of practice / services.
Desirable
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
