Genomics Clinical Nurse Specialist - Project lead

Job overview

We have an exciting new clinical project post within Genomics and the Cancer setting.  Here within the Cancer Nursing Team and the wider multi-disciplinary team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit a dynamic lead nurse to the post of: Genomics Clinical Nurse Specialist The post is 37.5 hours per week (but would accept 30 hours per week) and will work across multiple trust locations and within our local communities bring care closer to the  patients.

The role requires a registered nurse who can work autonomously within their scope of practice and of the job description and support cancer teams to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers.

You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the Mainstreaming of Cancer Genomics Project.
• There will be a requirement for such delivery to be completed within a defined timescale.
• The key aim of the project is the mainstreaming of genomic services. This is the integration of genomic information and testing into routine clinical care and going beyond specialised genetic clinics. Making genomic approaches more accessible to a wider range of healthcare professionals.

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting,  Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role on 01904 721822/ 07790 926757
• If you are applying on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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