Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynaecology

• To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient with Gynaecological cancers, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
• To lead and contribute to the formulation of policies.
• To lead and contribute to the formulation of patient information.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service across both sites.
• To provide informal and formal teaching, e.g. academic courses provided by the School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation.

• To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
• To discuss in-depth all treatment options, including research-based treatments for Gynaecological cancers with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice. To act as patient advocate when appropriate and respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review this following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
• In conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
• To initiate maintain nurse-led and telephone clinics whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients and their carers are assessed and appropriately channelled and referred to other services as required.
• To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction with other relevant professional disciplines.

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Evidence of master's level learning or prepared to work towards
• Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies

Essential

• In-depth Gynae-oncology specialist experience sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience of Surgery for Gynae-oncology
• Experience of Radiotherapy for Gynae-oncology
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research