Gynaecology Cancer Diagnostic Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Main area: Oncology
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 290-WCCS-1948
Site: Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 pa inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/03/2025 23:59
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
Job overview
Join Our Exceptional Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gynaecological Cancer to join our dynamic team!
As a CNS, you will be the heart of our multidisciplinary team, providing specialised care and holistic support to patients throughout their cancer journey—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Your expertise will empower patients to make informed decisions and access essential resources to enhance their quality of life.
Who we are:
* Deliver expert advice and advocate for patients.
* Coordinate personalized care plans aligned with the NHS cancer plan.
* Lead and influence change, develop educational programs, and contribute to research and quality improvement projects.
* Collaborate with leading cancer alliances and shape the future of cancer care.
What We're Looking For:
* Exceptional communication skills.
* A passion for delivering patient-centered care.
If you're ready to elevate your career and make a profound impact on patients and their families, apply now to join our team!
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.
Working for our organisation
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 to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
* NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
* Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject.
* Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrable teaching experience.
* Quality improvement training.
* Recognised physical assessment module at level 7.
Experience
* Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality.
* Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
* Experience of audit and service development.
* Experience of leading and managing.
* Research experience.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
* In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office.
* Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
* Ability to lead and influence change.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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