Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

The Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to demonstrate a higher level of practice in both her / his direct care of patients and in her / his ability to plan and develop services to support cancer care.

Through the key skills of leadership, innovation, and clinical expertise s / he will facilitate and deliver care which is patient centered, delivered with compassion, safe, and effective (see figure below).

The CNS is a core member within the multidisciplinary care team (MDT) and through demonstration of these higher-level skills s / he will work collaboratively with clinicians and service managers to promote, develop, review and redesign the relevant services which are responsive and tailored to patient’s needs.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Marsden is host to a world leading centre of excellence for urology cancer care and research in prostate, bladder, testicular and renal cancers.

This centre has a long history of medical and nursing innovation achieved through their work with both charitable organisations and industry partners.

Diagnostics, treatment and care are coordinated by teams of experts across Clinical and Medical Oncology and Specialist Urology Surgery.

Our service has been at the forefront of urology cancer care for >

30 years providing expert medical and nursing care to ensure the best possible cancer treatment and supportive survivorship care.

This service is delivered across both Marsden sites in Chelsea and in Sutton.

Basic Requirements for Urology CNS :

• Registered Nurse (with active NMC registration)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Post-basic qualification in cancer / palliative care / urology or relevant subject
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification or working towards

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

• The CNS will use advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
• To act as a keyworker for a clinical caseload incorporating the responsibilities of the key worker role, working to coordinate care and provide easy and timely access for ongoing support for patients.
• To lead in-depth discussions about the patients’ particular diagnosis, all treatment options, including research based treatments with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice.

To act as patient advocate when appropriate and respect patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.

• To influence the patient care pathway, refer to other professionals, and sign-post patients to other agencies and services as appropriate.
• To provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across service and organizational boundaries.
• To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient throughout their journey
• In conjunction with the clinical team, to undertake risk stratification for patients having cancer follow up.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Post-basic qualification in cancer / palliative / urology
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies

Desirable criteria

• Research qualification
• Level 2 psychologic al skills training as per recognised course or working towards
• Advanced Communication s Skills Training or working towards
• Recognised teaching qualification or working towards

Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer or palliative care
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist experience
• Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research
• Leadership and management experience

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• IT literate
• Teaching / assessment and presentation skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communication
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
• Project leadership / managemen t experience

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.

We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Flu Vaccination What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus.

Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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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.