Job summary
If you are an inspirational cancer nurse with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care to Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer patients, then we would like to hear from you for a substantive Band 7 CNS post at UCLH.At UCLH we are proud of the work we do with cancer patients. The strong links with Macmillan and the Values Based Standards aimed at improving the patient experience help us provide truly holistic care to our patients. We are the specialist surgery centre for patients undergoing major head and neck surgery in north and northeast London. We are a specialist surgical endocrine and head and neck thyroid oncology surgery, radioactive iodine and radiotherapy. In addition to surgery, we have a strong oncology team with an active trial's portfolio and palliative care. UCLH is one of 2 centres in the UK who are offering Proton Beam Therapy to Head and Neck patients. You will be part of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist team, which is led by the Lead CNS, and comprises Macmillan CNSs, an Enhanced Recovery CNS and a Macmillan Cancer Support Worker.Macmillan Cancer Support has been working closely with UCLH for several years and is committed to delivering world class care for people affected by cancer. We understand their needs and the needs of people affected by cancer and use this insight to shape all aspects of our work. Macmillan professionals will be skilled and motivated in making their contribution to our vision.
Main duties of the job
The head and neck and thyroid cancer clinical nurse specialist will provide holistic care and support to patients and their families affected by head and neck and thyroid cancer. He/she will provide specialist nursing advice and care throughout the patient pathway from suspected cancer and diagnosis, during treatment often multimodality while acting as the patient's key worker and advocate through their cancer journey. He/she will also be a core member of the multidisciplinary team and be expected to participate in decision making and service development. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge who has core skills of altered airway management, complex wound management, and enteral feeding management. The post holder will require excellent communication skills and a passion for quality patient care, teaching and education.
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.
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part1 or 2
- Nursing Degree qualification relevant to oncology or surgery
- Teaching/Education module
Desirable
- Studied at MSc level or working towards a MSc award.
- Advanced Communication
- Post grad Level6/7 module in head and neck cancer /thyroid
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification with ENT /Oncology ward/Endocrine experience
- 2 years at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Previous H&N CNS role or equivalent eg, CNS /NP
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Altered Airway skills
- Complex wound management
- Enteral feeding, NG insertion
- Teaching and Education for patient and carers
Communication
Essential
- b.Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic format
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness to practice.
- Evidence of applying research to practice
- Experience in developing standards guidelines and policy, audit and service evaluation
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a.Articulates reasons for desire to work in these clinical areas
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part1 or 2
- Nursing Degree qualification relevant to oncology or surgery
- Teaching/Education module
Desirable
- Studied at MSc level or working towards a MSc award.
- Advanced Communication
- Post grad Level6/7 module in head and neck cancer /thyroid
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification with ENT /Oncology ward/Endocrine experience
- 2 years at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Previous H&N CNS role or equivalent eg, CNS /NP
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Altered Airway skills
- Complex wound management
- Enteral feeding, NG insertion
- Teaching and Education for patient and carers
Communication
Essential
- b.Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic format
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness to practice.
- Evidence of applying research to practice
- Experience in developing standards guidelines and policy, audit and service evaluation
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a.Articulates reasons for desire to work in these clinical areas
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality
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 London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
