Band 8 Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead (CDL) Post

This exciting new role is an example of our commitment to the development of Cancer CNS Workforce. We recognise that bespoke support is required to allow aspirant and developmental CNSs to become autonomous professionals, and as such as we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cancer CNS. This is an autonomous senior Cancer CNS role providing system level planning, cross-organisational working and leadership for the Cancer CNS Workforce. We are seeking an individual with a passion for coaching, training and developing Cancer CNSs to apply for the role of a Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead (CDL). The post holder will lead the local implementation of a high-profile project. They will be responsible for the delivery of the CNS Development Lead Pilot Project in the Integrated Care System (ICS) and contribute to the strategic management and development of the project. By working closely with Trust Lead Cancer Nurses and fellow CDL colleagues you will inspire and improve the development of the next generation of Cancer CNS Workforce across the Capital. It is essential that you have excellent clinical skills, recent experience, and a background knowledge of oncology nursing. The role is a pilot role for two years, in conjunction with pan-London Lead Cancer Nurses, Macmillan, ACCEND and Workforce Education and Training Directorate (WT& ED).Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for service development, which will involve scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities within the ICS footprint, using a project management function to deliver the pilot and to ensure the success of the project and the role. The CDL will play a lead influential role to ensure each Trust Senior People Officer and Directors of Nursing adopt cancer nurse career investments, including incorporating nationally recognised cancer nurse core key performance indicators (KPIs) and competencies into healthcare profiles and secure sustainable funding to enable access to core training opportunities. The post holder will provide assurance to the Pilot Project Team that robust systems of governance are in place and a high-quality service is being developed and delivered. The post holder will define current processes, facilitate local discussions, and advise the Pilot Project Team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, and document those processes. This pilot places a high value on diversity and fairness accordingly a key function of this role will be to encourage, engage and support aspiring CNS from internationally educated backgrounds into CNS roles. You will be responsible for developing and delivering outreach activities within your ICS in line with policy to increase the diversity of Cancer CNS workforce in London to be more representative of the patient population communities.About usThe post holder will be working across all sites within the North Central London Cancer Alliance hospitals. They will be aware of and conform to local trust policies. They will be line managed via the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Royal Free World Class Values The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
Welcome all of the time Confident because we are clearly communicating Respected and cared for Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for service development, which will involve scoping and mapping of the existing Cancer CNS workforce capabilities within the ICS footprint, using a project management function to deliver the pilot and to ensure the success of the project and the role. The CDL post holder will play a lead influential role to ensure each Trust Senior People Officer and Directors of Nursing adopt cancer nurse career investments, including incorporating nationally recognised cancer nurse core key performance indicators (KPIs) and competencies into healthcare profiles and secure sustainable funding to enable access to core training opportunities. The post holder will provide assurance to the Pilot Project Team that robust systems of governance are in place and a high-quality service is being developed and delivered. The post holder will define current processes, facilitate local discussions, and advise the Pilot Project Team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery. This pilot places a high value on diversity and fairness accordingly a key function of this role will be to encourage, engage and support aspiring CNS from internationally educated backgrounds into CNS roles. You will be responsible for developing and delivering outreach activities within your ICS in line with policy to increase the diversity of Cancer CNS workforce in London to be more representative of the patient population communities. Work with Macmillan and Cancer Alliance Workforce Leads to promote equitable access, recognise and mitigate any inequalities including access for protected characteristics, providing reports to stakeholders on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion findings. The CDL postholder will accelerate the development of newly appointed CNSs to become confident, autonomous professionals with a skill set fit for purpose for 21st century healthcare and beyond to meet patient and service requirements. You will deliver educational and professional leadership, coaching and mentoring to designated CNSs across multiple trusts within the cluster to ensure that nurses are supported to meet the thresholds within the capabilities framework as set out in by ACCEND. The accelerated development of CNSs will combat the impact of CNSs retiring, leaving the service for promotions etc. You will work alongside CNSs in their daily practice supporting and challenging knowledge and behaviours to promote CNS Nursing model and the delivery of quality assured personalised care. You will provide motivation to establish new and novel clinical practice supported by audit and research/best evidence-based practice working within the Trusts clinical Governance framework.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Pond street London NW3 2QGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 391-RFL-6102670
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