Job summary
Do you have experience for caring for patients who have had head and Neck Cancer?
Are you looking for your next move?
Would you like the opportunity to be the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Head and Neck Cancer at Chesterfield Royal Hospital?
Do you enjoy supporting people and making a real difference to them?
Would you like the opportunity to work within an established team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to develop your skills and knowledge further?
Would you like to be instrumental in developing the current patient pathway partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals?
We care for our staff as much as we do for our patients so we want you to join our team.
The People you'll be working with....
There's currently 3 of us in the Head and Neck Nursing Team within the Surgical Services Division. We love the fact we're a small team; we look out for one another, and the spirit of the team is to always support each other if anyone ever needs any help or advice. Our team consists of young people, family people, and diverse individuals. You'll find friends here, and we're sure you'll find your place within this diverse team.
This is an excellent opportunity to help support and develop the Head and Neck cancer nursing service, including supporting people along the whole pathway from pre-diagnosis to living with and beyond cancer or transition to end of life care.
Main duties of the job
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and providing leadership to others. Lead the development, management, and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of patients in accordance with national and local policies and initiatives. Work collaboratively with the clinical lead and the MDT for the service and contribute to the identification of service objectives, annual reports, and annual work plans for the service. Use advanced communication skills delivering highly complex, sensitive, significant, or contentious information to patients and carers. Make clinically sound judgements surrounding complex health concerns or situations which require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of care options to enable initiation of interventions to support patients' healthcare needs. Be a point of contact for our patients and staff. Responsible for the ongoing development, evaluation, and management of the specialist Head and Neck cancer nursing service. Management of a team of existing Clinical Nurse Specialists and Macmillan Cancer Support Worker role. Lead the development and embedding of the Electronic Holistic Nursing Assessments within the Head and Neck specialty. About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC. Job details
Date posted: 27 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 166-SS-6821495 Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential 1st level degree or equivalent experience 1st level RGN Advance communication course/qualification Teaching and assessing Experience of leading and managing a Team Desirable Master's degree level learning or prepared to work towards Physical examinations course Leadership qualification Non-medical nurse prescriber qualification (or willing to work towards) Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience including in clinical specialty Experience in line management Able to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Leadership and management experience Change management Desirable Previous experience of working as a CNS Previous involvement with Macmillan Previous head and Neck / Oncology Experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Sound negotiation skills, with the ability to deal with difficult or challenging situations Ability to deliver educational sessions to nurses and other disciplines Presentation skills Computer literacy Lead audit programme and subsequent improvements Evidence of continuing professional development Risk management awareness Desirable Evidence of publication Led research project Report writing Developed an educational programme Personal Attributes Essential Positive attitude, self-motivated Ability to work under pressure, organise own workload and prioritise Adaptable to meet service needs Innovative and dynamic Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website:
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
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Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and providing leadership to others. Lead the development, management, and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of patients in accordance with national and local policies and initiatives. Work collaboratively with the clinical lead and the MDT for the service and contribute to the identification of service objectives, annual reports, and annual work plans for the service. Use advanced communication skills delivering highly complex, sensitive, significant, or contentious information to patients and carers. Make clinically sound judgements surrounding complex health concerns or situations which require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of care options to enable initiation of interventions to support patients' healthcare needs. Be a point of contact for our patients and staff. Responsible for the ongoing development, evaluation, and management of the specialist Head and Neck cancer nursing service. Management of a team of existing Clinical Nurse Specialists and Macmillan Cancer Support Worker role. Lead the development and embedding of the Electronic Holistic Nursing Assessments within the Head and Neck specialty. About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC. Job details
Date posted: 27 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 166-SS-6821495 Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential 1st level degree or equivalent experience 1st level RGN Advance communication course/qualification Teaching and assessing Experience of leading and managing a Team Desirable Master's degree level learning or prepared to work towards Physical examinations course Leadership qualification Non-medical nurse prescriber qualification (or willing to work towards) Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience including in clinical specialty Experience in line management Able to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Leadership and management experience Change management Desirable Previous experience of working as a CNS Previous involvement with Macmillan Previous head and Neck / Oncology Experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Sound negotiation skills, with the ability to deal with difficult or challenging situations Ability to deliver educational sessions to nurses and other disciplines Presentation skills Computer literacy Lead audit programme and subsequent improvements Evidence of continuing professional development Risk management awareness Desirable Evidence of publication Led research project Report writing Developed an educational programme Personal Attributes Essential Positive attitude, self-motivated Ability to work under pressure, organise own workload and prioritise Adaptable to meet service needs Innovative and dynamic Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website:
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
#J-18808-Ljbffr
