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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 7 CNS This role will focus on our patients with advanced Prostate Cancer. You will join our dynamic and friendly Uro -oncology clinical Nurse Specialist team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based on the Charing Cross site You must be an experienced Uro-Oncology nurse, having had the experience of providing personalised care to men with Prostate cancer in the Urology and oncology setting. As well as having excellent time management and communication skills. Experience in running nurse led clinics would be desirable although not essential.
ICHT is a urological cancer centre, providing diagnostics as well as state of the art treatments. We are looking for a dynamic experienced nurse with good communication skills, who has an interest in developing their CNS skills or extending their current portfolio of skills and abilities. You need to be able to prioritise your workload and assist us in meeting NHS Cancer waiting times and RMP targets, whilst maintaining the patient experience and supporting them and their families through their pathway.
All enquiries are very welcome and personal visits to the department or email enquiries prior to application/interview are highly recommended in order to prepare you to do your best at interview.
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.
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.
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
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
290-SCCS-1443
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ICHT is a urological cancer centre, providing diagnostics as well as state of the art treatments. We are looking for a dynamic experienced nurse with good communication skills, who has an interest in developing their CNS skills or extending their current portfolio of skills and abilities. You need to be able to prioritise your workload and assist us in meeting NHS Cancer waiting times and RMP targets, whilst maintaining the patient experience and supporting them and their families through their pathway.
All enquiries are very welcome and personal visits to the department or email enquiries prior to application/interview are highly recommended in order to prepare you to do your best at interview.
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.
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.
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
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth 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 design and deliver education programmes.
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
290-SCCS-1443