Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a cancer nurse specialist to join the metastatic uro-oncology service at the Royal Free Hospital. This is a new post and is currently 6 month fixed term due to limited funding.
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.
Main Duties of the Job
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 participate and contribute to the creation of patient information.
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.
About Us
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Salary
£40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse
Undergraduate degree
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Advanced assessment skills
Desirable
Masters degree or working towards
Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
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
Desirable
Undertaken nurse led clinics
Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
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
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
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.
Main Duties of the Job
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 participate and contribute to the creation of patient information.
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.
About Us
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Salary
£40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse
Undergraduate degree
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Advanced assessment skills
Desirable
Masters degree or working towards
Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
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
Desirable
Undertaken nurse led clinics
Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
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
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Clinical Nurse Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in City of London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
