An opportunity has arisen for a cancer nurse specialist to join the metastatic uro-oncology service at the Royal Free Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed-term post for maternity cover. The Metastatic Uro-oncology CNS is a key worker role that encompasses addressing the oncology patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinates their care services, and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research.
Main duties of the job
The Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
1. To assist in the provision of professional and expert care of the patient with metastatic urological cancers, acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers, and staff.
2. Develop knowledge base and clinical expertise in expected toxicities and late effects of urological cancer treatments.
3. To provide expert nursing support before, during, and when their treatment for cancer is complete. This will include outpatient visits and telephone advice and triage.
4. To liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve a seamless specialist service.
5. To ensure that every patient has a plan of care and liaise with MDT and other teams to ensure that this is not compromised.
6. To provide formal and informal training and education within the specialist area.
7. To attend the Cancer CNS Community of Practice.
8. Support health and wellbeing events and initiatives to support patients to live with their disease.
9. To attend the multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to discussion and acting as a patient advocate.
10. To ensure patients with complex needs are identified early.
11. Liaison with referring teams and ensuring care continuity.
12. To provide holistic needs assessment and support/signposting to services and resources available.
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million 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
Please find the attached job description and person specification for a detailed overview of the role requirements and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse
* Undergraduate degree
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
* Post-registration qualification relevant to specialty.
Desirable
* Masters degree or working towards.
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
* Previous experience of research and audit
* Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
* Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Expert specialist skills for the post
* Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi-professional teams
* Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
* Able to manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
* Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
* Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
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