Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (12 month fixed term post)

An exciting opportunity to join the team (Charing Cross Hospital). The Trust strives to provide world-class healthcare, through excellence in research, education and training.

We are seeking experienced Cancer nurses, preferably with a CNS background, who have relevant clinical expertise. You should have knowledge within the tumour speciality and be able to demonstrate advanced communication and clinical skills. You should be enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated to join these busy services.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience working within a MDT and developing your leadership skills. You will work autonomously and as part of a team, to deliver excellent clinical care, and improve patient experience within the speciality.

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS, enhancing your leadership and clinical skills in a specialist cancer unit.

Our services work across 3 hospital sites, some roles may require cross site travel.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a diagnosis of breast cancer being assessed, co-ordinated or cared for within Imperial and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other health agencies.
• To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
• To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within ICHT and externally.
• Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
• Formulate an annual report/clinical audit of own CNS service and outcomes.
• Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.

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.

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.

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 AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards

Desirable

• Research qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience, in cancer or palliative care
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills
• Ability to lead and influence change

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Leadership and motivational skills

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards

Desirable

• Research qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience, in cancer or palliative care
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills
• Ability to lead and influence change

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Leadership and motivational skills

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

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