Young Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 to join Child and Young People's Cancer Services.

Young Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Children and Young People's Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team

The post is full time (37.5hours/week), Band 7, 18months fixed term

The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist is pivotal in supporting the delivery of our high standards care to all patients, their family and significant others. The successful individual will provide effective and visible leadership, ensuring high standards of nursing care is provided and drive forward both service development and quality improvement, ensuring we promote patient safety and a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The Young Adult (YA) Cancer Service is part of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service, the largest service of its kind in the UK. TYA spans across Children and Young People's Cancer Services and Adult Cancer Services.

The post-holder provides developmentally appropriate support to young adults with other cancers. Many of these young people have a primary adult disease-specific CNS; this role does not replace that CNS but adds the age-appropriate expertise that adult teams are not resourced to provide.

The post offers the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise as a leader within Children and Young People's Service (CYPCS). Our service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.

If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.

UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.

Working for our organisation

The Young Adult (YA) Cancer Service is part of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service, the largest service of its kind in the UK. TYA spans across Children and Young People's Cancer Services and Adult Cancer Services.

The post-holder provides developmentally appropriate support to young adults with other cancers. Many of these young people have a primary adult disease-specific CNS; this role does not replace that CNS but adds the age-appropriate expertise that adult teams are not resourced to provide.

The post offers the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise as a leader within Children and Young People's Service (CYPCS). Our service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.

If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.

UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing or a related subject
• Relevant post-registration cancer/oncology qualification
• Teaching/assessment qualification
• Advanced communication skills training

Desirable criteria

• Completed or working towards a Master's degree
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Leadership or management development programme

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post-registration experience caring for people receiving cancer treatment
• Experience caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer
• Experience of keyworking a clinical caseload
• Experience of completing holistic needs assessments and care planning
• Experience of supporting young people and families at end of life

Desirable criteria

• Experience in sarcoma care
• Experience of chairing or presenting at MDT or professional meetings

Communication

Essential criteria

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF; maintains an updated portfolio
• Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
• Reflective in practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in TYA cancer care
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, including shared cross-cover

Desirable criteria

• Published articles/poster presentations

Quality

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit

Desirable criteria

• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies

Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs

Essential criteria

• Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this clinical area; has a clear vision of the role

Additional employer information

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 496.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 919.9KB)