Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job responsibilities

please see attached job description

Knowledge

Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory of the care and management of patients with cancers including with reference to; acute presentation of malignancy, complications of the disease process and progression of disease, patient pathways and current approaches to patient follow up.

Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of national and local cancer issues and developments.

Knowledge of national and local developments in relation to cancer survivorship

Training

RGN Level one and current NMC registration

Evidence of study at Masters level in relevant subjects or willingness to work towards

Communication Skills training at level 3 or equivalent or willingness to undertake.

A relevant teaching qualification

Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development including specialist courses in relevant subjects

Experience

Significant post registration experience in cancer nursing

Experience of undertaking audit and evaluation

Evidence of recent teaching experience

Experience of involvement in change and development within a multidisciplinary team context.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with complex and highly sensitive information with patients, relatives and colleagues

Ability to work effectively within a team

Ability to maintain relationships with colleagues within the Trust and other organisations

Good assessment skills in interpreting complex patient conditions and deciding on the appropriate course of action

Ability to apply excellent analytical and judgemental skills to interpret and compare a range of options of patient care

Good planning and organisational skills

Proven presentation and teaching skills

Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others

Self motivated and ability to work without direct supervision.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Of The Post

Generic

• To provide specialist nursing advice underpinned by theory and experience to support patients and their families/carers
• To plan, develop, improve and promote the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care
• To act as a specialist practitioner, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in collaboration with senior colleagues achieved through systematic and holistic assessment, personalised care planning and onwards referral and discharge to primary care team
• To provide patients and staff with specialist advice to manage complex symptoms

• To develop and share expertise within the multidisciplinary team
• To develop and utilize the skills and expertise to act as a resource in the care of patients needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers
• To transcribe radiology requests on ICE following successful completion of the IR(M)E training course

• To ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials

• To work as patient advocate, to help negotiate the patient journey and ensure optimum care is provided to each patient

• To expertly deliver complex sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives

• To provide specialist support and advice in clinical areas, wards and outpatients, to optimise quality improvement opportunities.

• To analyse and respond to challenging and complex clinical situations utilising specialist knowledge and analytical and judgemental skills to assess a range of options to formulate solutions and recommendations

• To act as a change agent, using skills that will motivate and reassure staff through negotiation and training, to facilitate the change process

Education

• To participate in the planning and delivery of formal and informal education programmes for patients, carers and all staff

• To ensure that professional knowledge and practice is regularly updated

• To take personal responsibility for learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and professional revalidation

Management

• To plan the provision of day to day organisational tasks

• With support, manage a complex caseload based on flexible principles, priorities and the care needs of patients

• To participate in policy and service development and the development of protocols for specialist areas of work and for the wider healthcare community served by North Bristol Trust

• Participate in providing an initial response to complaints and queries, and have a working awareness of the North Bristol NHS Trusts complaints procedure

• Maintain accurate and concise records that produce statistical data for the purpose of evaluation and development of the service

• To keep accurate and up to date patient records

• To support the team leader with managing the team.

Research and Audit

• To collate and record quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research
• To regularly lead on and participate in clinical audit and research, including supporting clinical trials
• To promote a culture of evidence-based practice
• To be involved with health promotion

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - Level One and current NMC registration
• Degree level qualification in relevant subject
• Evidence of study at master's level in relevant subjects or willingness to work towards
• Specialist training in relevant cancer / specialty
• Communication skills training at level 3 or equivalent
• Evidence of formal ongoing professional development
• Recognised teaching qualification

Work Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in urology/Uro-Oncology / cancer nursing
• Evidence of recent teaching experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience of leading and involvement in change and development within a multidisciplinary team context
• Experience in facilitation and negotiation

Desirable

• Experience of leading and undertaking audit and/ or research projects

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience of the care and management of patients with Urology cancer.
• Highly developed up to date specialist knowledge of cancer related treatments
• Knowledge of national and local developments in relation to cancer survivorship
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of national and local cancer issues and developments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Excellent skills for assessing specialist, acute and other patient conditions and deciding on the appropriate course of action
• Skills in judgement and decision making
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven presentation and teaching skills

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• To be a role model for excellence in cancer care
• Self motiviated and ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to maintain relationships with colleagues within the Trust and other organisations
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Ability to cope with highly complex emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).