Band 7 Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Acute Oncology (AOS) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the Royal Free London will work collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver a comprehensive acute oncology service.
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing advice and support for patients with a diagnosis of cancer or when cancer is initially suspected, from investigation, diagnosis, treatment and possible transition into palliative care. They will assess oncology patients both in the emergency department and in our acute oncology assessment unit.
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The post holder will work with clinical, operational, information and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust. The post holder will be based at Barnet Hospital but is expected to cross cover at the Royal Free Hospital when required.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Lead Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Nurse to deliver and evaluate the service
- Provide AOS CNS support to MDTs across the Royal Free and Barnet hospitals
- Work with key members of the MDT to support staff in the delivery of specialised care
- Work autonomously to deliver specialist care which is evidence based and which enhances the quality of patient care
- Work to scope and seek support and education to extend the role with additional skills
- Review patients daily who are admitted to wards and ED
- Support ED so patients with suspected neutropenia have antibiotics within the door to needle time
- Carry the AOS emergency phone, triage calls and advise accordingly, communicating with the patient’s oncology team when required, and provide follow up
- Contribute to training/education within specialist area to multidisciplinary groups
- Be the key worker for the suspected CUP patient, coordinate their investigations to ensure a smooth pathway, remaining as their CNS throughout treatment
- Ensure that CUP patients have a holistic needs assessment
- Act as the MSCC coordinator and ensure that patients with suspected/confirmed MSCC are cared for as per NICE guidance and local policy
- Lead and facilitate audit of AOS, CUP and MSCC through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice
- Promote innovation and progression to continually improve patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embed this in practice through engagement in research
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Advanced communication skills
- Master degree or working towards
- Advanced assessment skills or willingness to undertake
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staffProven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
- Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
- 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
- Able to independently assess an unwell patient
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, ongoing 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
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£55,524 to £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro‑rate)
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