Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cancer CNS with a passion for coaching, training, and developing Cancer CNSs to apply for the role of Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead (CDL). This exciting new role is part of a pan-London pilot project which is funded by Macmillan and NHS England (Workforce, Training and Education).

The focus of the pilot is on two key areas: attracting qualified nurses into Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) roles and accelerating the development of new CNSs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the local implementation of this high-profile pilot. They will be responsible for the delivery of the CNS Development Lead Pilot Project within the Integrated Care System (ICS) and contribute to the strategic management and development of the project. By working closely with Trust Lead Cancer Nurses and fellow Macmillan CDL colleagues across London, the post holder will inspire and improve the development of the next generation of Cancer CNS workforce across the Capital.

This is an autonomous senior role hosted by Homerton Healthcare providing system level planning, cross-organisational working and leadership for the local Cancer CNS workforce within North East London. The aim of the role is to act as an expert practitioner, resource and role model to support the delivery of high quality, safe and effective cancer nursing for people with cancer, their families and carers.

The post holder will be a change agent with a strong professional and clinical focus and will contribute to facilitating a conducive work environment. Thereby the Macmillan CDL will contribute improving cancer CNS retention and experience as well as staff development.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Currently registered with NMC
  • Masters level education or working towards it
  • Experience of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Coaching certificate

experience/knowledge

Essential

  • extensive experience of working as a specialist nurse in a cancer setting in NHS
  • experience in undertaking audit and research

Desirable

  • Experience in writing reports and business cases

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton row

London

E96SR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

293-CSEP-0439

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