Job summary
- Main area
- Women and Newborn
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-SNM261024
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Anne Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 04/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/11/2024
Employer heading
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
UHS cancer services and teams are totally committed to the care and experience of our patients and their family. With a thriving community of practice for all cancer CNSs we ensure networking opportunities and the sharing of good practice. Our Specialist Breast Cancer Specialist Nursing team are central to patients’ experience providing them with expert information and guidance, advocacy, care and compassion.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The CNS working within this team would be encouraged to have regular clinical supervision; will have a tailor-made induction programme planned and will have the opportunity for ongoing development.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Breast Cancer team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation trust is an exemplar service. The CNSs work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary team (MDT), the medical clinicians and ward teams to provide a holistic and patient centred service. You would provide support for patients throughout their cancer pathway from diagnosis, through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The culture is one of inclusivity and mutual respect with a focus on continuing development and innovation. The speciality has a focus on research and wherever possible ensure that the patients have access to clinical trials.
The service is based in the acute hospital trust during core hours Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The role will include practicing at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients with breast cancer and will include working clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessment and a Personalised care plan.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a current senior Band 5 or a Band 6 senior nurse or CNS with relevant cancer, clinical or management experience to join our team.
The successful candidate will be required to work 2 days a week from 8am-6pm (2 x 9.5hour shifts).
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- General IT skills
- Teamwork
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.
Desirable criteria
- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse –led care.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephanie Alderman
- Job title
- Nurse Specialist Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381203753
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