Clinical Nurse Specialist

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 appropriate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with our Macmillan Urology cancer Specialist Nurses as a clinical nurse specialist. This is a 12 month fixed term position. As a Nurse Specialist, you will provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality. You will act as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team and set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent. You will also work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.Main duties of the job
Is actively involved in the performance management of cancer targets to ensure patients have prompt access to diagnostics and cancer treatments. Acts as a core member of the MDT ensuring the patient pathway is managed as effectively as possible preventing unnecessary delays in diagnosis. Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views. Working with the MDT is instrumental in supporting the implementation of the National cancer strategy at a local level including Holistic Needs Assessments. Supports the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment. Promotes the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer, embedding patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice. Working collaboratively with colleagues the CNS will promote compliance with Quality Surveillance Programme (QSP) measures including annual report and operational policy. Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research and provides Macmillan with an Annual Report demonstrating the evidence. Participates in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement. Supports the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
About usAll 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential
Registered General Nurse First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care Recognised Teaching qualification Clinical diagnostics Nurse Prescribing Advanced Communication skills training Psychological Skills Training (HNA) Urology Cancer Specific qualification
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
Demonstrable Experience within cancer/speciality Evidence of continued professional development IT Literate
Desirable
Previous CNS Experience
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
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 AttributesEssential
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 RequirementsEssential
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
Employer detailsEmployer nameWirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressClatterbridge Hospital Clatterbridge Road Wirral CH63 4JYAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 408-23-#####-B
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