Job summary Fast forward your career by joining our Upper GI (OG and HPB) Cancer CNS team. Our department is full of opportunity for nurses who are looking to expand their skills, get involved in quality improvement and collaborate with leading surgical and oncology teams. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join this busy, tri-site service. Imperial College NHS Trust is a tertiary referral centre for OG and HPB malignancies for North West London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain expert experience and enhanced knowledge of Oesophago Gastric and Hepatopancreatic and Biliary cancer management in secondary care and develop key advanced CNS skills in an environment supported by an experienced nursing and multiprofessional team. You will be supported by a team of CNSs and other MDT members delivering an exceptional standard of nursing care for patients and their families throughout the cancer patient pathway. You will further develop skills enabling you to practice at an advanced clinical level, both in your own clinical practice and as a role model to others as an UGI cancer Key Worker. Main duties of the job Provide specialist nursing advice, care and support to patients with, cancer and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers, both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. Where appropriate acting as 'associate key worker'. Work to improve the patient experience throughout the patient journey. Deputise for their line manager in designated tasks relevant to the development of role/clinical specialty. Act as professional role model, to support senior CNSs, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research as designated. To work with senior members of the team and contribute to best working practice of the clinical nurse specialist role in accordance with local and national policy and ensure the needs of patients and their families are central to service improvement initiatives. 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. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1780 Job locations Multi Site Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF 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. 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 Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in cancer or palliative care or relevant subject or the specialty Experience of multi-professional working Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area Desirable Leadership and management experience Understanding Macmillan cancer support and it's role across the UK. Involvement with the national cancer peer review process. Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice. Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office. Desirable Ability to support with change management. Ability to deliver education programmes. Education/ qualifications Essential NMC registration and a degree in related subject. Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject (Oncology or/and Upper GI) Communication skills course (i.e. sage and thyme) Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience. Desirable Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training. Masters level learning. Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in cancer or palliative care or relevant subject or the specialty Experience of multi-professional working Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area Desirable Leadership and management experience Understanding Macmillan cancer support and it's role across the UK. Involvement with the national cancer peer review process. Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice. Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office. Desirable Ability to support with change management. Ability to deliver education programmes. Education/ qualifications Essential NMC registration and a degree in related subject. Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject (Oncology or/and Upper GI) Communication skills course (i.e. sage and thyme) Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience. Desirable Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training. Masters level learning. 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). Additional information 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 Multi Site Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)