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The London Clinic
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London, Greater London
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Description
The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospital, and we have been providing exceptional care since 1932. We have 8 premises, where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery & medicine. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 234 beds and 10 theatres, and The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is our award-winning cancer centre,which includes state-of-the-art radiotherapy, chemotherapy suites and 47 dedicated patient bedrooms for Oncology & Haematology patients. We have an exciting opportunity for a Colorectal Oncology CNS within our Cancer Services at our Duchess of Devonshire Wing, Central London. Job Description The post holder will support the Colorectal Oncology Consultants at The London Clinic in providing specialist clinical management for oncology patients. They will provide support and advice to patients/carers/relatives and the multidisciplinary team. As a core member of the clinical team, they will be responsible for the provision, quality and development of the colorectal oncology service with The London Clinic with a focus on the Oncology pathway. This is a full time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours a week with a competitive inclusive salary between 40,232 - 48,416 (depending upon skills and experience.) We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including: contribution pension scheme; Private Medical Healthcare; season ticket travel loan and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Duties & Responsibilities * To develop the skills to undertake advanced patient assessment, advising on immediate care or referral for medical interventions, ensuring the prompt and effective management of patients. * To provide patient and their relatives with information and support, and where necessary facilitate communication and decision making between them and the multidisciplinary team * To carry an ongoing caseload of patients, working with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and refers patients to specialist professionals, as necessary. * To assist the team to develop and implement integrated care pathways for Urology patients with the multidisciplinary team, especially within the Oncology pathway. To encourage the completion of the whole pathway at The London Clinic. * To ensure that patient are added to the MDT meeting for discussion. * To develop complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform health assessments, clinical judgements and to make decisions independently regarding the care and priorities. Skills & Experience * Registered General Nurse * Degree in nursing or working towards. * Post registration course within the Oncology specialism or working towards. * Recognised teaching qualification. * Level 2 Psychological Care Training * Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital setting within an oncology setting. Join a supportive and warm working culture, where your contribution is valued,and you can help us deliver our three core values: Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering, which summarise our belief in integrity, compassion and high quality service. We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. Employment Type: FULL_TIME