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Macmillan Prostate CNS | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £54,320 - £60,981 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW1 2BU |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6816463/309-UCLH-5500 |
Summary
If you are a dedicated and inspirational nurse with expertise in prostate cancer and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, we invite you to apply for this 18-month opportunity as a Band 7 Prostate Cancer CNS, or Band 6 Prostate Cancer CNS, depending on your experience and competencies. The CNS will need to comply with the professional standards associated with the role and as outlined in the ACCEND capabilities framework.
Our Uro-oncology service provides local and tertiary services from diagnosis to treatment and follow up care for prostate cancer patients. We are a busy referral unit for suspected prostate cancer and provide a fast diagnosis service in line with the best-timed pathway for prostate cancer diagnosis. We are the specialist surgery centre for patients undergoing major prostate oncology surgery and focal therapy in north and northeast London. UCLH provides non-surgical treatment modalities for prostate including proton beam radiotherapy, medical and clinical oncology inclusive of a clinical trial portfolio.
A Prostate Cancer CNS is a highly trained nurse who provides expert care, support, and guidance to patients with cancer throughout their treatment journey. They serve as a key point of contact, offering emotional support, managing symptoms, coordinating care, and helping patients navigate complex treatment options. The CNS plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring personalized, holistic care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge who has core skills and expertise in prostate cancer who would want to work in a centre of excellence with a team of clinical experts. The post holder will require excellent communication skills and a passion for quality patient care, teaching and education.
Informal conversations are encouraged. Please contact Hilary Baker Macmillan Lead CNS for Uro-oncology hilary.baker2@nhs.net.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024
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