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Job summary

Main area
Uro-oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6/7 dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6667294PCG-A
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£37,338 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 6/7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Uro-oncology)

NHS AfC: Band 6/7 dependent on experience

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

Band 6/7 Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Dependent on experience)

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is excited to announce that we have a new opportunity for a Band 6/7 clinical nurse specialist in the uro-oncology team.

We are looking for experienced, motivated and ambitious nurses who want to work in a friendly, supportive and innovative environment.

You will be joining a busy team who are passionate about providing the highest quality care for people living with and beyond cancer. 

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week.

We would love to meet you and strongly recommend an informal visit, phone or teams call prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

Working in a small and friendly team within a larger CNS team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professionals to care for patients and their families, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice and actively improving the way we work.

The post will be offered either at band 6 or 7 depending on experience. If the successful applicant starts at a band 6 they will be supported to complete the ACCEND capabilities in practice and to work towards a post graduate qualification in order to progress to band 7 status, providing autonomous nurse-led services alongside the rest of the team.

Working for our organisation

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our CARE values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as a skilled practitioner and be responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in your caseload.

To work with other professional groups in secondary and primary settings to develop and maintain holistic services for patients.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • 1st degree or equivalent experience
  • Specialist academic study in area
  • Masters level study - for band 7
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced communication skills training
  • Completion of ACCEND capabilities in practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience
  • Relevant post registration experience in cancer or appropriate speciality (at level 6 or above for band 7)
  • Experience in facilitation/teaching/assessing
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • understanding of audit and research (experience of this for band 7)
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicky Dann
Job title
Cancer CNS Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 8061
Additional information

Nicky Dann (Cancer CNS Team Leader) on 0118 322 8061 or [email protected]