About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner to join the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) on a 1 year Fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave. You will be fully supported within your role and there will be enormous opportunities for you to advance and develop your knowledge, skills and confidence when caring for patients with cancer.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to manage and provide expert specialist clinical practice for both outpatient and inpatients (NHS and private patients). The CNS should be leading in the use of evidence based clinical practise in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. You should ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service (dependant on speciality). Utilise other members of the MDT when required to increase knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
You will work autonomously, coordinating patient care and supporting patients with sarcoma and patients with metastatic disease requiring orthopaedic surgery.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement. Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes. Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly." At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts. A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment. Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
The purpose of the post is to manage and provide expert specialist clinical practice for both outpatient and inpatients (NHS and private patients). The CNS should be leading in the use of evidence based clinical practise in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They should ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service (dependant on speciality). Utilise other members of the MDT when required to increase knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with your Clinical Nurse Specialist role for your service.
Influence effective multidisciplinary teamwork and communication between health, social and voluntary organisations to deliver co-ordinated, seamless care.
Co-ordinate/manage any relevant clinics for your service or/and be prepared to develop such clinics to benefit your patient group.
Organise blood tests and other appropriate investigations for your speciality (dependant on your skill level and training). Interpret the investigation results (ensure red flags are noted) and make appropriate plan of care, liaising with consultant of the speciality/GP, as required, regarding future treatment and management dependant on your speciality.
Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.
Ensure patient records are maintained in an accurate, legible, complete and timely manner.
Be available to offer advice on all aspects of your speciality, providing clinical advice and supporting Trust staff in meeting the standards and protocols in delivery of care for your speciality. Where appropriate give advice and support on your speciality to staff outside of the Trust
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and active listening skills Self motivated and ability to motivate others whilst remaining sensitive to individual needs Able to work well within a team as well as autonomously Aptitude to deal with patients and relatives face to face with a considerate and confident manner Team player Flexible approach to work Courteous and confident telephone manner
Desirable
Advanced Communication skills training
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Professional Healthcare Registration RGN/RN, First degree or willingness to undertake Practice Supervisor/Assessor' qualification or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of developing and delivering teaching programs in your speciality Good understanding of working within a multidisciplinary team Understands the requirement to work within own professional scope of practice
Desirable
Intermediate/advance IT training skills Specialist course (post registration) Experience working with patients with complex needs Understanding of current developments within cancer care Experience in audit and research including data collection
Analytical & Judgemnt Skills Essential
Experience of the provision of holistic needs assessments and care planning, provision of health and wellbeing support and base line observations Self motivated and ability to motivate others whilst remaining sensitive to individual needs Exceptional attention to detail
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
Excellent practical skills and organisational ability Demonstrates previous experience of nursing development initiatives within other roles
IT Skills Essential
Established competency in IT including Word, Windows 10, Powerpoint, Excel and Microsoft Office Experience of NHS/healthcare or equivalent IT systems Computer literacy, including remote working and the use of iPads Presentation skills
Desirable
Advanced IT skills
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusionn Essential
Demonstrate commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
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 National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)