Neuro-oncology Cancer CNS

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Band 6 Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to manage and care for complex Neuro Oncology patients. The role involves high-level communication within a multidisciplinary team and continuous patient advocacy. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and relevant nursing experience. This position offers development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven evidence of Continuous personal and professional development.
• Demonstrable relevant post registration experience in neuroscience or cancer care.
• Proven knowledge in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Neuro Oncology patients.
• Communicate sensitive information related to terminal illness and bereavement.
• Assess new patients' needs and provide a pathway of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Neurosurgery

Experience in Neurology

Experience in Oncology

Organizational and negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

NMC Registered General Nurse

Advanced Communications

Job description

Band 6 Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic flexible individual who would like the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills within the speciality of neuro oncology. You will need to have excellent communication skills and some experience within the field of Neurosurgery, Neurology and/or Oncology to join the Southwest Neuro Oncology Specialist Nurse Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, self-directed individual to develop their knowledge and skills in managing and caring for the complex and diverse needs of the Neuro Oncology patient, providing advice and coordinated support to patients with a diagnosis of a central nervous system tumour. This is a diverse role and involves different ways of working but offers many transferable skills that can be utilised in all aspects of nursing care.

Main duties of the job

As a team we care for the needs of patients across the Peninsula diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour requiring surgery and/or oncological treatments or ongoing surveillance. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team necessitating a high level of communication with Neurosurgical/Oncology, medical and nursing staff alongside allied health professionals, Community Services and Charities.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with the support of the team. We are looking for an experienced Nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of holistic care to all patients.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team

Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives, e.g. terminal illness, bereavement

Assess new patients in the clinical area a) identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient

Act as patient advocate when relevant and be able to educate on all the treatment options to enable a patient to make an informed choice, negotiating with the medical team to agree a pathway of care

Provide continuity of care throughout the patient journey and liaising across specialised areas

Contribute to the development of specialised programmes of care and provide specialised advice, written and oral information to patients, relatives

Provide clinical advice and support to health care professionals within and across organizational boundaries

To formulate individualised patient treatment care programmes in conjunction with the medical/nursing team considering

Each patient is placed in the correct treatment protocol

Investigations and treatments are organized as needed

Act as a role model

To provide support for distressed patients/carers and bereaved relatives and identifying patients at risk and referring to appropriate agencies

Initiates changes in management of care

Participate in case conferences in relation to future management or discharge arrangements

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes

In collaboration with multidisciplinary team members assess the needs of patients, families and carers and provide specialist advice

Assist with the development of a specialised nursing service provision

Works across Neuro Oncology sites within the South West Peninsula

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

• Proven evidence of Continuous personal and profession development
• Demonstrable relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above in the neuroscience speciality or cancer care
• Proven knowledge in relevant speciality
• Demonstratable experience of audit

Qualifications

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Advanced Communications

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to support and influence change
• IT literate
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Leadership and motivational skills

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.