Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a self-directed, motivated individual with experience in the field of gynaecology/oncology to be part of an established team of Gynae-Oncology nurse specialists based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Cancer Centre. This will be a 6-month secondment, to support the service.

Working as a key member of the Gynae-Oncology multidisciplinary team, you will take on the role of key worker, providing support from diagnosis and throughout treatment to both patients and their carers.

The post holder will be expected to support the Lead Gynae Oncology Nurse Specialists and contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of a quality service to patients with gynaecological malignancies. You will have the key responsibility for the coordination and organisation of the patient pathway throughout the disease trajectory. Work to enhance communication across both professional and organisational boundaries to ensure co‑ordinated patient care.

• Being recognised as an expert in their field holding additional specialist knowledge and experience.
• Providing leadership in clinical practice for the professional team and peers, and ensuring an effective learning experience for students through provision of an education environment.
• Actively disseminating best practice through publication and conference presentations and participating in nursing research and national working parties.
• Developing this role in accordance with the work of Hamric, Spross and Hanson (1995), THE Trent report (2001) on Nurse Specialists, and the Novice to Expert Model (Benner 1986).

• Expert Clinical Practice
• Education
• Research & Audit
• Leadership and Consultancy
• Professional Role

Applicants should be able to demonstrate up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience in gynaecology and oncology, and provide a highly specialised Gynae‑Oncology nursing service to all patients with gynecological tumours. The post holder will work in partnership with and provide cover for the Network Gynae Oncology CNS, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support from time of diagnosis onward.

The post holder will represent the trust and the Lead cancer nurse at all meetings related to the cancer service framework, particularly those pertaining to Gynae Oncology service.

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 5 years post‑registration.
• Relevant experience in Gynae‑Cancer nursing and/or a relevant cancer course at first level nursing degree, plus MSc or working towards/prepared to undertake; qualification accrediting 20 level III CAT points in this specialist area of nursing practice; accredited communication skills qualification.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and well‑being programme and a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investments of more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trust’s normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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