Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
London, England, United Kingdom Part-time Posted 1 week ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team Imperial College Healthcare.
As a Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert care and nursing advice, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers, in collaboration with the multi-Disciplinary team, in line with the local and national targets.
The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with Prostate Cancer, together with the established Uro-Oncology and multi-disciplinary team, the CNS will aim to deliver a world class patient experience.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of patients, working as a part of the multi-disciplinary Team. They will maintain effective communication with patients, families/carers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure seamless service delivery.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alex Forde Job title: Team Lead Uro-Oncology CNS Email address: alexandra.forde@nhs.net Telephone number: 02033115417
As a Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert care and nursing advice, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers, in collaboration with the multi-Disciplinary team, in line with the local and national targets.
The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with Prostate Cancer, together with the established Uro-Oncology and multi-disciplinary team, the CNS will aim to deliver a world class patient experience.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of patients, working as a part of the multi-disciplinary Team. They will maintain effective communication with patients, families/carers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure seamless service delivery.
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNS's can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alex Forde Job title: Team Lead Uro-Oncology CNS Email address: alexandra.forde@nhs.net Telephone number: 02033115417
