Skull Base Clinical Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry invites applications for a proactive Skull Base Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role works with Neurosurgical consultants, nursing teams and the multidisciplinary team to support patients from diagnosis to discharge, including surveillance and pre-operative care to reduce hospital stays and attend MDT meetings.

Successful applicants will provide immunisation and vaccination reports and will contribute to delivering high-quality

Job description

We are after a proactive, highly motivated person to become our new Skull Base Clinical Nurse specialist. You will work closely with Neurosurgical consultants who operate of skull base brain tumours ,nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary to support this patient group from diagnosis to discharge. This will include surveillance, pre operative support, reduce length of stay in hospital and attend MDT meetings

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and on‑going management of patients diagnosed with Skull Base tumours. You will participate in the provision of high‑quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up. You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met. The post holder will ensure collaborative working relationships, incorporating clinical practice, advice and guidance, and education.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gayle O'Byrne Job title: Modern Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476965327

PLease utilise main hospital number 02476964000 and ask for bleep 5106 if no answer on office line