An opportunity has become available for a band 7 Bladder Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) post. The successful candidate will be expected to offer support and care to patients diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. They will be expected to work within the Bladder Cancer Team including attending multidisciplinary team meetings, following a patient's journey using an electronic care pathway, and running independent nurse led clinics. As the patient's keyworker they will also be expected to act as a conduit between patients, carers, colleagues, and primary care.

We are seeking a motivated, proactive nurse with vision and maturity, and knowledge of urology nursing. The successful applicant will be required to work in close collaboration with the urology teams as well as other health care professionals within the wider acute and primary care settings.

To apply, experience and knowledge of urology nursing is essential. Experience in bladder cancer care is desirable You should also be an excellent communicator and be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and manage change. You should be willing to learn and be an active member of the nursing team.

We are a supportive team of nurses dedicated to carrying out high standards of care and developing the skills and knowledge of all its team members.

This post is full time (37.5 hours per week), on a 12 month fixed-term contract and will be based across sites (Royal Free Hospital & Barnet Hospital).

Main duties of the job

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:

o To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.o To undertake nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics.o To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.oTo contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.oTo contribute to training and education within specialist area.o To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.o To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

The successful applicant will at times be expected to work across sites, primarily at the Royal Free (Hampstead) and Barnet Hospital.

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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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
• Advanced assessment skills
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in Bladder cancer and its treatments
• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Current experience of line management of staff.

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
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

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