Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and motivated individual to join the Trust in the role as Lead Cancer Nurse, leading the strategic Cancer Nursing agenda. Working as a key lead member of the Cancer Lead team you will provide Trust wide professional leadership and support for cancer nursing for the cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists committed to improving patient/client experience, improving standards of care and advancing the cancer strategy.
The post holder will lead, implement and monitor progress on the delivery of strategic objectives to ensure the provision of safe high quality, patient and family centred services, providing professional nursing advice and actively contributing to innovative solutions to quality improvements for our patients, carers, public, staff and other health care professionals.
Providing senior leadership for cancer nursing you will work collaboratively with the Clinical Service Units representatives, Deputy and Directors of Nursing, specialty cancer clinical nurse specialists, Lead Cancer Clinicians, Personalised Care Lead Cancer, Allied Health Professionals within the Organisation and West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance , primary care, and the voluntary sector to ensure the effective delivery of the cancer strategy and quality surveillance review to improve the quality and experience of health provision for our patients and families throughout their cancer care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to:
- Work across Trust within specialty Clinical Service Units, promoting the integration of cancer services, streamline processes, optimise communication and education, as well as promote service improvement and redesign, alongside local and national priorities and supporting the Trust in developing and delivering high quality cancer services.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies;
- Undertake mandatory training as identified by the
- Be fully conversant with the NMC Code of Conduct and associated guidelines and abide by the guidance
- Participate in an annual appraisal and personal development review
- Maintain knowledge and skills by attending local and national conferences training and study courses
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within cancer services.
- Experience of leading and developing a diverse team.
- Experience of change management and people management.
- Ability to prioritise complex workload and work in rapidly changing environment
- Experience of Quality Surveillance Cancer Review process.
- Evidence of successful implementation of audit & research based practice, demonstrating innovation in practice & change management skills.
- Service improvement experience.
Desirable
- Experience in formulating policies, procedures & report writing.
- Experience of working with national charities/professional forums to lead and promote the development of patient centred services.
- Experience of delivering services to support Living with and Beyond Cancer agenda.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in development and delivery of programmes of care.
- Demonstrate ability to work as an autonomous expert practitioner.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in patient & staff management skills.
- Influencing in a challenging environment
- Presentation skills at local and regional level.
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of cancer services.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Working knowledge of national cancer targets
- Ability to understand National, regional, and local policy context and effects /implications for service development and delivery cancer nursing.
- Knowledge of current issues in healthcare/specialty.
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning processes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration.
- Educated to degree level.
- Masters level education or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching qualification with experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Essential IT skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Flexible and positive attitude , self-motivation, enthusiastic, and motivated with ability to inspire
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work across organisational boundaries and within multi professional teams locally, regionally and nationally
- Able to travel independently as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within cancer services.
- Experience of leading and developing a diverse team.
- Experience of change management and people management.
- Ability to prioritise complex workload and work in rapidly changing environment
- Experience of Quality Surveillance Cancer Review process.
- Evidence of successful implementation of audit & research based practice, demonstrating innovation in practice & change management skills.
- Service improvement experience.
Desirable
- Experience in formulating policies, procedures & report writing.
- Experience of working with national charities/professional forums to lead and promote the development of patient centred services.
- Experience of delivering services to support Living with and Beyond Cancer agenda.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in development and delivery of programmes of care.
- Demonstrate ability to work as an autonomous expert practitioner.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in patient & staff management skills.
- Influencing in a challenging environment
- Presentation skills at local and regional level.
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of cancer services.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Working knowledge of national cancer targets
- Ability to understand National, regional, and local policy context and effects /implications for service development and delivery cancer nursing.
- Knowledge of current issues in healthcare/specialty.
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning processes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration.
- Educated to degree level.
- Masters level education or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching qualification with experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Essential IT skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Flexible and positive attitude , self-motivation, enthusiastic, and motivated with ability to inspire
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work across organisational boundaries and within multi professional teams locally, regionally and nationally
- Able to travel independently as required
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).
