Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology Virtual Ward

NHS; United States; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Oncology Virtual Ward is a new initiative within the Trust and we are seeking an experienced oncology nurse to manage this service supported by the wider acute oncology specialist team. The band 7 nurse will provide follow-up care/support for the following conditions:

1. toxicity from SAC
2. patients commenced on high dose steroids to manage toxicity from immunotherapy
3. patients commenced on new medication to manage symptoms from their cancer
4. patients with low risk neutropenic sepsis
5. patients awaiting investigations for a potential CUP diagnosis

The nurse will also aid earlier discharge from the ward by reviewing patients and referring to the virtual ward.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Follow SOPs developed for the virtual ward and those existing within the Oncology service to manage a caseload of patients.
2. Support team working and collaboration within the AOS team and the wider team across the Trust.
3. Liaise with all key members of the MDT to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of the virtual ward.
4. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research-based.
5. Be a point of contact for the service.
6. Attend the oncology board round daily to identify inpatients suitable for the virtual ward.
7. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for the designated group of patients.
8. Provide education and training about the virtual ward where needed and appropriate.
9. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area to multidisciplinary groups.
10. Act as a visible role model and specialist practitioner.
11. Ensure the quality of the virtual ward service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice.
12. Collect data to enable robust audit of the service against KPIs.

About Us

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

Date Posted

01 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

391-RFL-6796045-B

Job Locations

Royal Free London, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG

Job Description

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research.

The post holder will be required to work with clinical, operational, information, and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust.

The postholder will be based at the Royal Free Hospital and manage a virtual ward of patients who will either be referred from the acute oncology team, emergency department, or whom are being discharged from the inpatient oncology ward but who need support/virtual monitoring at home.

The postholder will:

1. Follow SOPs developed for the virtual ward and those existing within the Oncology service to manage a caseload of patients.
2. Support team working and collaboration within the Acute Oncology team and the wider team across the Royal Free and Barnet hospital.
3. Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care within the remit of the virtual ward.
4. Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research-based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
5. Work within sphere of confidence, and seek support and education to extend the band 7 CNS role with additional skills in Advanced Clinical Assessment.
6. Be a point of contact for the service.
7. Attend the oncology board round daily to identify inpatients suitable for the virtual ward.
8. Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for the designated group of patients.
9. Work closely with the acute oncology nurses to ensure that patients that have called the Oncology Helpline and are suitable for the virtual ward are picked up.
10. Provide education and training about the virtual ward where needed and appropriate.
11. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area to multidisciplinary groups.
12. Act as a visible role model and specialist practitioner.
13. Support patients in the CUP pathway undergoing diagnostic tests as an outpatient and work alongside the lead CUP Oncology consultant and the medical oncology team.
14. Ensure the quality of the virtual ward service through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice.
15. Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.
16. Collect data to enable robust audit of the service against KPIs.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Masters degree or working towards
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or extensive experience
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
• Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable:

• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Current experience of line management of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Free London, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG

Employer's Website: Royal Free London Jobs