Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly designed team to deliver Nurse-led prostate diagnostics. You will become part of team who drive, lead, and showcase advanced autonomous nursing practice delivering suspected prostate cancer diagnostics in a high-volume centre.
We are looking for one clinical nurse specialist that uses autonomous enhanced practice in the management of patients referred with suspected prostate cancer.
Main duties of the job
The role will require delivery of a comprehensive straight to test (STT) diagnostic pathway managing patients on this pathway to the point of diagnosis and the onward referral/liaison with other services (e.g. Clinical/Medical Oncology). Clinical triage of referrals, investigation interpretation and managing benign diagnosis with a patient-centred approach are pivotal aspects to the role.
The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, and role model to support and influence clinical pathway redesign within prostate cancer services including quality improvement, implementation of national initiatives, service reconfiguration and new digitally enabled models of care.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be involved in service development, research, teaching, and education commitments, and will have a willingness to develop oneself and others.
The post holder will work closely to deliver a new Nurse-led diagnostic service with the Consultant Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Team, Operational, patients and wider MDT team.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to Degree level
- Advanced physical assessment skills
- Advanced Communication skills
Desirable
- MSc or on an active pathway
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive Urology experience
- Evidence of staff management
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Proven evidence of improving patient experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical triage and decision making
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways in diagnostics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- IT literate
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Desirable
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to Degree level
- Advanced physical assessment skills
- Advanced Communication skills
Desirable
- MSc or on an active pathway
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive Urology experience
- Evidence of staff management
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Proven evidence of improving patient experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical triage and decision making
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways in diagnostics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- IT literate
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Desirable
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
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).
