Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week)
- Job ref
- 337-NP-7858DG-A
- Employer
- London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Town
- Harrow
- Salary
- £49,178 - £55,492 per annum inclusive HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
- H onesty
- E quity
- A ccountability
- R espect
- T eamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our clinical nurse specialist team at LNWUHT. You will have experience in medical or surgical oncology in the related speciality including UGI and or gynaecology and be passionate about delivering high quality care to this group of patients.
You will join a supportive, forward thinking and innovative multidisciplinary team who are committed to improving services and supporting patients on their cancer journey.
You must have an understanding of the needs of cancer patients; possess excellent communication skills for advising and supporting patients, relatives and other health professionals along with knowledge of managing a range of conditions, including disease progression complications.
You will be dynamic with an ability to work autonomously, prioritise care and balance workload in a busy environment whilst supporting colleagues. You will work in the outpatient setting and ensure that appropriate pathways are in place to follow the patient throughout their treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with cancer diagnosis that includes UGI, Gynaecological, MUO . You will deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, including using holistic needs assessment and responsive care planning (HNA). You will be required to work autonomously and developing collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries. You will work collaboratively to develop patient pathways and be responsible for the continuous review and development of the nursing service. The post holder provides expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice.
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
- To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within LNWH and externally.
- Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute to audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
- Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
- Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.
- Clinical Excellence.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level nursing registration - Currently registered with NMC
- First level degree in related subject or evidence of working towards
- Post registration qualification appropriate to cancer speciality
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development relevant to the clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
- Working towards master’s level qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Level 2 psychology skills certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in oncology or tumour site related clinical area
- • Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
- • Previous experience of teaching and developing teaching materials
- • Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- • Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- • Experience of audit and research
- • Ability to lead and influence change
- • UGI, HPB or Gynae Surgical oncology experience
- • Experience of running nurse-led clinics
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandra Jackson
- Job title
- Macmillan Senior Oncology CNS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Philippa Davies Macmillan Senior Nurse cancer Services
0208 869 3062
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