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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term only)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (may require occasional cross-cover with other Royal Free sites based on service needs)
Job ref
391-RFL-6937483
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2025 23:59
Interview date
12/02/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a cancer nurse specialist to join the metastatic uro-oncology  service  at the Royal Free Hospital.  This is  12 month fixed term post for maternity cover. The Metastatic Uro-oncology CNS is a key worker role that encompasses addressing  the  oncology patients’ health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing.  Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinates their care services, and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.  This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.

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

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:  

  • To assist in the provision of professional and expert care of the patient with metastatic urological cancers, acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.  

  • Develop knowledge base and clinical expertise in expected toxicities and late effects of urological cancer treatments. 

  • To provide expert nursing support before, during and when their treatment for cancer is complete. This will include outpatient visits and telephone advice and triage. 

  • To liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve a seamless specialist service.

  • To ensure that every patient has a plan of care and liaise with MDT and other teams to ensure that this is not compromised 

  • To provide formal and informal training and education within specialist area 

  • To attend the Cancer CNS Community of Practice. 

  • Support health and wellbeing events and initiatives to support patients to live with their disease  

  • To attend the  multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to discussion and acting as a patient advocate  

  • To ensure patients with complex needs are identified early.  

  •  Liaison with referring teams and ensuring care continuity

  • To provide holistic needs assessment and support/signposting to services and resources available.

 

Working for our organisation

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

For more information please follow  link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find the attached job description and person specification for a detailed overview of the role requirements and responsibilities.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty.
Desirable criteria
  • Masters degree or working towards.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • Ability to problem -solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
  • Evidence of proven, on -going professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fayiza Habeeb
Job title
Lead Nurse & ANP - Metastatic Uro-Oncology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07929790786
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