The SACT Clinical Nurse Specialist will support and develop the growing service we provide to patients receiving SACT regimens for all cancers, at the Royal Free Hospital sites, which will include provision of nurse‑led chemotherapy clinics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would like to develop their skills and scope of practice under guidance and supervision. The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of specialist clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
- Provide support & direction to nurses delivering chemotherapy across the Trust.
- In collaboration with the wider senior SACT team within the Trust identify and interpret (at local level) the priorities for delivery of SACT.
- Deliver nurse‑led SACT clinics for patients with cancer and prescribe within scope, be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, coordinating, delivery and evaluation of nurse‑led clinics and services.
- Support the development and delivery of any new pre‑SACT education to patients.
- Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
- Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients receiving SACT.
- Contribute to training and education within specialist area.
- Act as a visible role model and specialist practitioner.
- Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.
Professional Qualifications
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advanced assessment skills
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience & Knowledge
- Substantial post‑registration experience in area of speciality
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Previous experience of service improvement
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Undertaken nurse‑led clinics
Skills
- 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
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- 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
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.
£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
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