Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse for Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer to lead a team of specialist nurses across Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, dynamic, and forward-thinking individual to support and continue to develop the LGI cancer Service.
This role is to provide high-quality holistic service for patients who require specialist lower gastric intestinal cancer support. This is an advanced clinical role, leading and developing nursing practice within this specialty. T The successful post holder will work autonomously and lead the team to deliver specialist care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
This post will be responsible for the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. They will lead on Trust wide lower gastrointestinal cancer nursing practice and LGI straight to test diagnostic CNS service, contribute to training and education within lower gastrointestinal services.
The successful applicant will also promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through Clinical pathways and also reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The main purpose of this role is both to lead the Lower gastrointestinal (LGI) cancer service and be an expert practitioner in this field.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality holistic service for patients who require specialist lower gastrointestinal cancer knowledge and skills.
The postholder will work in an advanced clinical role, leading and developing nursing practice within the specialty. The postholder should be practicing at a higher level of practice competency.
They will lead on Trust wide lower gastrointestinal cancer nursing practice and LGI straight to test diagnostic CNS service
They must demonstrate a sound knowledge in lower gastrointestinal cancer practice and co-ordinate relevant clinical issues Trust wide and represent those views both internally across the working sector & externally as required.
The post holder will be a member of the relevant service group/groups and represent nursing issues accordingly. To develop and deliver specialist advice and support the service to patients requiring specialist care; this post will maintain a strong clinical component.
They will implement and lead nurse-led services, sustaining a culture change, in line with the national health service agenda related to lower gastrointestinal cancer care.
The post holder will ensure that governance processes are adhered to in all aspects of care in relation to lower cancer gastrointestinal care.
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
Meet PS requirements
Essential
- oRegistered general nurse
- oRelevant first degree
- oAppropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience
- oAdvanced assessment qualification
- oEvidence of recent professional / management / leadership development
- oSubstantial experience in a senior nurse operational role in an acute NHS setting
- oProven ability to initiate audits/research & assess evidence
- oKnowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- oExperience of developing business and workforce plans in line with future service requirements
- oExtensive knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities, e.g. financial systems & budgetary control, corporate and clinical governance, health & safety and human resources
- oBudgetary management skills
- oExperience of managing employment relation issues
Desirable
- oNon- medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
- oMasters degree or working towards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- oAbility to act autonomously in planning & implementing tasks
- oAbility to organise diverse teams to deliver high standard of patient care
- oEvidence of participation in audit & the promotion of evidence based practice
- oOpen, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- oSuccessful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
Person Specification
Meet PS requirements
Essential
- oRegistered general nurse
- oRelevant first degree
- oAppropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience
- oAdvanced assessment qualification
- oEvidence of recent professional / management / leadership development
- oSubstantial experience in a senior nurse operational role in an acute NHS setting
- oProven ability to initiate audits/research & assess evidence
- oKnowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- oExperience of developing business and workforce plans in line with future service requirements
- oExtensive knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities, e.g. financial systems & budgetary control, corporate and clinical governance, health & safety and human resources
- oBudgetary management skills
- oExperience of managing employment relation issues
Desirable
- oNon- medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
- oMasters degree or working towards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- oAbility to act autonomously in planning & implementing tasks
- oAbility to organise diverse teams to deliver high standard of patient care
- oEvidence of participation in audit & the promotion of evidence based practice
- oOpen, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- oSuccessful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
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).
