Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical nurse specialist in Head and neck cancer to join our established MDT caring for patients attending Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells for diagnosis & treatment at the Kent oncology centre.
You will work independently alongside out MDT colleagues in providing expert support and symptom management for patients with Head and Neck Cancer. You will work closely with our MDT colleagues, supporting both consultant and nurse led clinics.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the MDT team and have previous oncology experience.
- Work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.
- Act as a key worker for patients.
- Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.
- Act as liaison when required.
- Manage an independent workload.
You will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. You will act as a lead specialist, demonstrating a high level of expertise and developing the Head and Neck CNS service, providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers/relatives and health care professionals. You will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
You will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, to include the undertaking of Peer Review. The Head and Neck CNS will also ensure the safety and well-being of service users, and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. This post does not encompass line-management responsibility.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registration
- BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
- Post registration in cancer/palliative care
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Counselling skills training
- Post registration courses in ENT/ Head and Neck Cancer Care
- Working towards MSc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing self and working unsupervised or with minimal supervision for at least 2 years.
- Worked with ENT or cancer/palliative care patient groups for at least 3 years
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Expert in nurse led practice
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent teaching and training skills
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Knowledge of trust policies and procedures and ability to translate these into action
Desirable
- Knowledge of statistics and report writing
- Knowledge of symptom management in relation to Head and Neck cancers. Head and Neck cancer care experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of current management of patients with Head and Neck cancer.
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to Head and Neck cancer services, and NHS Cancer Plan
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Head and Neck cancers
Desirable
- Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels
- Audit experience
- Experience in using spreadsheets and databases
- Experience of change management
- Understanding of research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registration
- BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
- Post registration in cancer/palliative care
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Counselling skills training
- Post registration courses in ENT/ Head and Neck Cancer Care
- Working towards MSc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing self and working unsupervised or with minimal supervision for at least 2 years.
- Worked with ENT or cancer/palliative care patient groups for at least 3 years
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Expert in nurse led practice
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent teaching and training skills
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Knowledge of trust policies and procedures and ability to translate these into action
Desirable
- Knowledge of statistics and report writing
- Knowledge of symptom management in relation to Head and Neck cancers. Head and Neck cancer care experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of current management of patients with Head and Neck cancer.
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to Head and Neck cancer services, and NHS Cancer Plan
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Head and Neck cancers
Desirable
- Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels
- Audit experience
- Experience in using spreadsheets and databases
- Experience of change management
- Understanding of research
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
