Job summary
The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriateProvide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the specialityActs as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agentWork as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience
Main duties of the job
Acts clinical expert within a specialised field as a role model demonstrating high standards of quality care and providing clinical leadership to others.
Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients promoting a culture that supports self-management and health and wellbeing.Acting as key worker the CNS will use and apply advanced technical knowledge of cancer and treatment within the speciality to oversee and co-ordinate services, personalise the pathway of care for individual patients to ensure the complex information and support needs of patients and families are addressed.Delivers specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Macmillan Clinical Support Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Clinical diagnostics
- Nurse Prescribing
- Advanced Communication skills training
- Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
- Urology Cancer Specific qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 2 Years Minimum Experience within cancer /speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Literate
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Teaching/ Presentation Skills
- Teaching Experience
- Experience of audit/ research
- Experience of working with Somerset
- Previous experience of nurse led clinics
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Empathic
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Personally and Professionally mature
Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the National and local cancer Strategy
- Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey
- Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda
- Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
- Ability to Influence change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH495PE
Wirral
CH495PE