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 HPB and OG 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.

Working with the Upper GI cancer CNS team, you will support Service development and help improve patient experience based on emerging and best practice models of care which is responsive to patient feedback and audit findings.

You will be expected to support the team in playing a leading role in ensuring they comply with local and national policy, clinical governance and Peer review.

You will work collaboratively with referring GPs and all members of the extended multidisciplinary team including imaging departments, medical and surgical consultants, clinical nurse specialists, research teams, acute oncology, specialist palliative care, ward nursing teams and administrative teams.

Integral to you your role, you will support the educational needs of staff working in the medical, surgical and oncology departments to ensure you and your team's expertise has maximum impact.

As a band 6 you will be expected to meet the essential criteria, possess the relevant post registration experience as outlined in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

• This postholder will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver the CNS role, under the supervision.
• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working 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 specialist 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.

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 to us at interview.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.

Desirable

• Masters level learning

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience, including working at band 6 or above.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring others
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and working under supervision to deliver expert care.

Desirable

• Experience of audit and service development
• Experience of leading and managing

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to support with change management
• Ability to deliver education programmes

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

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