Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and friendly nurse to join our amazing team!
Permanent full-time position available
Part time post available for someone who has an interest in oncology plastic surgery and has a passion for excellent care and compassion for our patients going through their cancer pathway. Oncology experience is desirable – surgical nursing experience and communication skills are essential.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist works as a key worker for patient’s undergoing plastic oncology surgery, providing specialist education, information and support for patients and their carer’s, as well as other health care professionals.
You will be part of a wide MDT and will work in collaboration with medical teams within a specific client group, practising to clearly defined protocols, and developing their scope of professional practice to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will effectively contribute to the development of the cancer specialist nurse service, and communicate with other colleagues at the referring associate centres and units to ensure a streamlined care pathway
We care for all surgical oncology patients pre and post operatively within the Christie, working closely with the MDT to ensure safe recovery and safe discharge
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and friendly nurse to join our amazing team!
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Identify learning needs, plan implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.
Participate in the education of pre and post- registered health care professionals/medical staff.
Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training and revalidation requirements.
Address specific health targets related to own area of practice; e.g. NICE, Improving Outcomes guidance and Department of Health Guidelines.
Receives clinical supervision as part of own professional development.
Maintain up to date skills, knowledge and awareness of professional issues.
Participate in planned programmes of appraisal.