Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton seeks an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care for patients with Neurological Cancers. The role involves acting as a keyworker, developing care plans, and providing emotional support throughout the patient journey. Essential qualifications include Registered Nurse status and a BSc in a cancer-related subject or equivalent experience. This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritize.
• Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Clinically credible and competent with experience of standard-setting within a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for cancer patients, providing specialist nursing support and education.
• Develop individualized care plans for patients and offer holistic assessments.
• Provide emotional support and symptom management throughout the patient journey.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to delegate and prioritize

Evidence-based knowledge of clinical issues

Education

BSc Hons in cancer related subject or equivalent

Registered Nurse/ current NMC registration

Job description

Job summary: This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. The role of Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a key role in providing expert nursing care, support, and coordination for patients diagnosed with Neurological Cancers.

The post holder will support the specialist nurse service for patients with cancer and their families from the point of diagnosis onwards. They will provide ongoing advice and support, under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialists, to enable patients to make informed decisions about their management and care.

The post holder will be developed using the ACCEND (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development) Framework and will be expected to practice in accordance with the Four Pillars of Nursing: Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research & Evidence-Based Practice.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a keyworker for Cancer patients, providing specialist nursing support and education.
• Offer holistic assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Provide emotional support and symptom management throughout the patient journey.
• Assist with the coordination of diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
• Support patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or palliative care.
• Offer telephone advice and triage services to patients and families.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications and experience include Registered Nurse/ current NMC registration, BSc Hons in cancer related subject or equivalent experience, and willingness to undertake the MSc pathway or Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) at university.

• Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
• Excellent clinical skills and the ability to implement these in practice.
• Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Clinically credible and competent with experience of standard -setting within a large organisation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) is essential.

Additional information

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.