About this role
Job summary The Band 7 Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital, provides expert nursing care and support for women undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for gynaecological cancers. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will coordinate complex patient pathways, act as a key worker and advocate for patients and their families, and provide specialist information, education and psychological support throughout the cancer journey. The CNS will also contribute to service development, education, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job The Band 7 Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide specialist nursing care and support to women with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer, ensuring a seamless and co-ordinated patient journey from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. The post holder will act as a key worker and patient advocate, delivering expert clinical advice, holistic needs assessment, symptom management, and psychological support. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to service development, education, audit, research and quality improvement activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and patient-centred cancer 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
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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
Educational and Professional Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse and NMC registration Undergraduate degree or recognised experience Post registration qualification relevant to speciality
Desirable
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Substantial evidence of experience within the area of speciality Evidence of undertaking nurse led clinics Evidence of improving patient experience
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Knowledge of current advances / pathways relevant to speciality Evidence of excellent communication skills Strong evidence of MDT working
Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential
Compassionate patient centred care Highly motivated Resilience and ability to manage emotionally challenging situations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)