Band 7 Neuro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large acute healthcare provider in Romford is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for their neurosurgical ward. The role involves providing expert nursing support and ensuring high-quality care for patients with brain and spinal conditions. Experience in neurosurgical care and working in a multi-disciplinary team is desirable. This is a pivotal position for patient support and educational resource within the department.

Qualifications

• Band 6 charge nurse to join the team on Sahara B.
• Experience in neurosurgical care and working within a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing knowledge, information, advice, and support to patients.
• Ensure the continuity of care via nurse-led clinics and specialist follow-up.
• Support the nursing team in delivering high-quality nursing care.

Skills

Experience in neurosurgical care

Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Job description

Overview

The CNS will act as a specialist resource and keyworker, providing expert nursing knowledge, information, advice and support to patients and their families throughout their diagnosis, treatment and follow up of brain and central nervous system tumours.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will have an integral role in ensuring the continuity and further development of a quality driven service to all patients admitted for assessment, observation, surgical and oncological management of brain and spine tumours. They will provide continuity of care via nurse led clinics and specialist follow up, and in time become an invaluable educational resource in their specialist field.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a band 6 charge nurse to join our team on Sahara B. Sahara B is a 30 bedded regional neurosurgical ward for Essex, providing care to patients with brain & spinal conditions.
• You will work and be a part of our large multi disciplinary team.
• You will help support the nursing team in the delivery of high quality nursing care; if you are reliable, organised and a good team player then we want to hear from you.

About the Trust and working environment

Barking Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trusts (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country and the biggest provider of acute healthcare services in NHS North East London and the City (NELC). Our dedicated workforce of 6,500 staff and volunteers serve our local population of around 750,000, from a wide range of social and ethnic groups.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcome applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. The majority of our staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we support flexible working where possible. Please discuss flexibility requirements with the recruiting manager.

Qualifications

• Band 6 charge nurse to join the team on Sahara B.
• Experience in neurosurgical care and working within a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.

Additional information

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail. Please ensure that references are from your most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are clearly indicated. TrustID is used to verify essential documents for new employees. UKVI guidance may affect sponsorship for certain positions. The Trust may close vacancies before the advertised closing date to streamline recruitment. We strive to keep applicants informed of outcomes in a timely manner.