Gynaecology Cancer / Diagnostic Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Adult nurse, Cancer nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Hours
- Full Time
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This Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to gain nursing professional development, expert experience and enhanced knowledge in the specialised field of gynaecology and gynaecological cancer management.
The successful candidate will be able to work as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist nursing advice, care and support to a defined group of patients. The role aims to facilitate the delivery of high quality individualised care to a complex group of patients.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join a friendly, progressive team.
Main duties of the job
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte Hospital
Du Cane Rd
London
W12 0HS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
290-WCCS-1661
The successful candidate will be able to work as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist nursing advice, care and support to a defined group of patients. The role aims to facilitate the delivery of high quality individualised care to a complex group of patients.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join a friendly, progressive team.
Main duties of the job
- This post holder will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role, under the supervision.
- A 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 (MDT) 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
- Current NMC registration
- A degree in related subject
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrable teaching experience.
Desirable
- Advanced Communication course or Level 2 psychological skills training (or other essential speciality courses if not expected)
- Masters level learning or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Gynaecology/ Gynae-Oncology or Oncology
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and working under supervision to deliver expert care.
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
- Experience of audit and service development
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to support with change management
- Ability to deliver education programmes
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte Hospital
Du Cane Rd
London
W12 0HS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
290-WCCS-1661
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