Rare Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview- 5 hours a week
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Rare-cancer team who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and service to our patients.
You will gain a valuable insight into supporting patients at diagnosis and through the cancer pathway, including during & post treatment and when disease recurs or advances.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical nurse specialist with advanced communication skills to specialise in rare cancer. You should have a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience in prescribing, be caring and self-motivated to join this busy service.
Our Rare cancer team supports patients with Sarcomas and neuro-endocrine tumours, for more information it is recommended that any interested candidates discuss the job role in detail with the current Rare cancer CNS team.
The ideal candidate will have significant oncology experience and have previously worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) but we would also consider applicants who are Advanced Nurse Practitioner 's (ANP) in Oncology.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a specialist unit. You will provide holistic support, education and specialist advice to patient’s, carers and health professionals. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as being part of a team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS in a tertiary cancer centre.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills.
You will 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.
Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.
CNS’S 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.
The proposed interview date is: 2nd June
Working for our organisation
At the Gloucestershire Hospitals we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the ‘best care for everyone’.
Cheltenham General Hospital is the smaller of the 2 sites but is the location of a tertiary cancer unit and an excellent opportunity to do so as the plans to build a new cancer centre are under way.
Health and wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.
We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you’re looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.
Sustainable healthcare - As a large organisation, we acknowledge the impact it has on the local economy, society and environment and is committed to continually working to actively integrate sustainable development into our core business with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050.The Trust has multiple programmes running to help support this.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills including prescribing.
You will 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.
Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.
CNS’S 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.
Person specification
Education/qualifications
Essential- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification (s) in speciality or Oncology.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification and experience.
- Significant experience as a CNS/ANP
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience.
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7.
- Quality improvement training.
- Experience in prescribing SACT.
Experience
Essential- Relevant and substantial post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
- Experience of teaching and assessing others.
- Experience of audit and service development/ initiating change.
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this.
- Experience of leading and managing.
- Research experience.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills including chemo-care, info-flex, Microsoft office.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations according to work load and clinical need
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence change/lead developments in practice
- Advanced communication skills qualification
Extra Contact Details
It is highly recommended that you discuss the job role with the current Rare Cancer CNS team Donna and Julie,
Contact details:
Donna Norman- [email protected]
Julie Ford- [email protected]
Telephone number 0300 422 2471
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- NMC registered Nurse
- Non Medical Prescribing qualification and experience
- Significant experience as a CNS
- Post registration qualification in speciality or Oncology
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience
- Recognised Physical assessment module at level 7
- Quality Improvement training/undergone project
- Experience in prescribing SACT
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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