Description
We are expanding our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist teams here at Imperial, and this is an exciting opportunity to take on a band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist role in Haematology.
You will have the opportunity to gain experience working within a MDT and developing your clinical knowledge. You will work autonomously and as part of a team, to deliver excellent clinical care, and improve patient experience within the speciality.
This is a great opportunity to progress into a specialist cancer nursing role, while being supported to gain specialist knowledge and clinical skills in the role of the Cancer CNS.
Our services work across 3 hospital sites, some roles may require cross site travel.
Main duties of the job
- This postholder will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver the CNS role, under supervision.
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working within a specific area of practice.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a specialist advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach.
- Cancer CNSs deliver personalised care in line with NHS cancer plan, using holistic needs assessment (HNA) to meet changing needs.
Benefits
- Career development, flexible working and wellbeing
- Staff recognition scheme
- Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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