About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary band 7 lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at St Richards hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the CNS and wider respiratory team, involved in all aspects of the patients' pathway from diagnosis and treatment, through to follow-up and supporting patients living with an Lung cancer diagnosis.
The successful applicant will be keen to advance their clinical and leadership skills, taking on extended roles and looking to develop the service. They will be dynamic, forward thinking, hard working and keen to step up to the challenge that cancer care faces.
If this post appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact the staff listed on the advert to find out more about the role-we're keen to meet you!
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust orUHSussexand you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement andauthorisationfrom your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and mastery within a speciality, or group of specialities, through highly developed specialist knowledge. Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers during the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; ensuring patients have psychological assessment and intervention as necessary Supporting MDT to ensure the patient has a timely journey through the pathway Supporting, training and up skilling other teams Co-ordination of pathway with close working with cancer centre; management of cancer and treatment effects Setting and working to high standards Identifying specialist needs and care planning with patients through Holistic Needs Assessment.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities
Line management responsibility for Band 6 Lung nurse specialist (where in post), alternating with other band 7 Lung CNS. Post-holder will also be expected to promote development of staff and students, and function as a member of the senior nursing team within Cancer Services
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This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience Essential
Registered Nurse Educated to degree level/professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training,experience,short modules to Masters Specialist qualification in oncology or specialist related qualification or experience Teaching qualification Evidence of leadership development and/ or qualification Experience of planning and implementing change in practice Knowledge and experience of risk management of clinical governance Used to supporting patients through bad news Teaching patients /staff/carers in a complex specialist field Experience of working in a large multidisciplinary team Ability to work autonomously and work well as a team Awareness of own limitations and able to respond appropriately when challenged Insight into self care and management of own stress levels Ability to work within team and influence and motivate others appropriate Overcome any barriers to communication.Ability to deal with difficult /distressing circumstances with varying levels of complexity effectively Able to adapt area of practice to facilitate best management of patients using a flexible approach Ability to use specialist assessment skills plan,implement,evaluate and deliver care according to changing health needs and ensure patients who present with complex needs are referred to the appropriate clinicians
Desirable
Masters Degree Patient assessment qualification Nurse prescribing course Psychological assessment training Level 2 Advanced communication skills training Management experience Experienced at band 7 or above experience in discussing DNACPR or advanced care planning Setting up /running nurse led clinics/services Utilising holistic needs assessments to develop a plan of care Cross organisational working Experience in line management of staff Enthusiastic to learn and develop
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address St Richard’s Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)