Gynaecology Cancer Diagnostic Clinical Nurse Specialist - London
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Join our team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gynaecological Cancer. This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while growing professionally in a supportive and innovative environment.
As a CNS, you'll act as a pivotal figure in our multidisciplinary team, providing specialist care and holistic support to patients throughout their cancer journey—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. You'll deliver expert advice, advocate for patients, and play a key role in coordinating personalised care plans aligned with the NHS cancer plan.Your work will empower patients to make informed decisions and access vital resources to improve their quality of life.
We’re looking for a nurse with proven expertise in oncology, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering patient-centred care. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and influence change, develop educational programmes, and contribute to research and quality improvement projects.This role also offers a chance to engage with leading cancer alliances and contribute to the future of cancer care.
If you're ready to advance your career while making a profound impact on patients and their families, apply now to join our team!
Main duties of the job- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.
- Quality improvement training
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of audit and service development
- Experience of leading and managing
- Research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
- Ability to lead and influence change