About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Macmillan Bladder cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team Imperial College Healthcare.
As a Bladder Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert care and nursing advice, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers, in collaboration with the multi-Disciplinary team, in line with the local and national targets.
The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with Bladder Cancer. Together with the established Uro-Oncology and multi-disciplinary team, the CNS will aim to deliver a world class patient experience.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of patients, working as a part of the multi-disciplinary Team. They will maintain effective communication with patients, families/carers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure seamless service delivery.
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.
About us
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 tous at interview.
Job description Job 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
NMC registration and a degree in related subject. Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject (Cancer) Experience in Bladder Cancer Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training. Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.
Desirable
MSc or MA in related speciality Recognised physical assessment module at level 7 Leadership course Quality improvement training
Experience Essential
Relevant and substantial post registration experience Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Experience of teaching and assessing others Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
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 Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
Ability to lead and influence change Ability to design and deliver education programmes
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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing cross hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)