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Surgical Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gynae-oncology

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea
Temporary

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and a leader in the field of cancer care with a successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and the development of anti-cancer drugs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with considerable advanced nursing skills in Gynae-oncology to join our Gynaecological team.

The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients with Gynaecological tumours in providing a comprehensive advanced nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working within a team of advanced practice nurses.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced, who enjoys patient contact and working in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the delivery of a quality service.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, and reliability and have an organised approach to work.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who works independently and has the ability to fit in quickly as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The Surgical Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gynae-oncology will integrate into the gynaecology surgical team ensuring the following tasks and responsibilities are consistently met to a high standard :

  • Routine management of gynaecology surgical patients in in-patient and out-patient areas, in collaboration with the surgical team.
  • Advanced clinical assessment, initiation of care and treatment, and monitoring of disease progression and efficacy of treatment.
  • Act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff
  • Play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust and as a potential member of a range of trust patient experience / quality / process improvement project groups.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.

We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best.

That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.

There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

To act as clinical expert both outside and within the Trust. This will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to others.

To deal with highly complex, sensitive information and be able to communicate this information in a professional but compassionate manner to patients and families

Networking with multi-professional colleagues within own area and representing the Trust at regional and national conferences and on working groups as appropriate.

To maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other wards departments.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registration
  • First level degree in a relevant specialty
  • MSc or working towards in relevant subject
  • Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Post Registration qualification in cancer nursing
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification
  • Advanced physical assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience in surgery, experience as an ANP or CNS preferably with gynaecology / oncology experience

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

Essential

  • Clinical Skills Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Experience in a specialist gyneacology or oncology nursing role.
  • Evidence of good leadership qualities, including delegation and co-ordination of teams
  • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information.
  • Presentation skills
  • Ability to innovate and respond to change
  • Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
  • Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
  • Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
  • Experience and ability to manage conflict situations

Desirable

  • Experience of disseminating work through presentation publication
  • 30+ days ago
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