Job summary We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic registered nurse to join our enthusiastic and supportive Neuro Oncology team, who are committed, driven and passionate about ensuring outstanding patient care that is our highest priority for our complex patients .
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team as a B6 HTWE Neuro-Oncology CNS and in collaboration with others, further support and develop the existing CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist ) service to encompass patients with Neuro Oncology High grade and Low -grade Brain tumours at all stages of care and treatment, including follow up.
We are looking for an individual who is keen to utilise opportunities to gain clinical, leadership and service development experience as a band 6 within a forward thinking and supportive team.
You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to think outside of the box.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist nursing guidance working as a Generic Neuro-Oncology CNS by providing support for patients with high grade Brain Tumours predominantly but will also support Low-grade Brain tumours (primary) at all stages of care and treatment, including follow-up.
The post holder will utilize skills of clinical expertise, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff.
S/he will provide advice, support and information at diagnosis and throughout curative, palliative and terminal phases.
S/he will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service actively involved in education, audit and research.
National clinical trial recruitment from April 2024 to July 2024 shows that 865 patients have been recruited to Brain and CNS cancer trials across 17 research networks.
The majority were non-commercial with an even split between interventional and observational trials.
There are 13 trials available across the Southwest Region The APPROACH study is now open which is looking at protons versus photon radiotherapy for low grade gliomas ARISTORACT is now open, which involves a re-challenge of Temozolomide for relapsed Glioblastoma (GBM) with or without cannabinoids, has yet to recruit.
(Contd under detailed job description and main responsibilities) About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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Job description Job responsibilities (Main duties of the job cont.)
The FUTURE GB trial in NBT, comparing a new type of ultrasound imaging for resection of glioblastoma with standard imaging, is on hold but will be open soon.
DETERMINE is open for all cancers, which again PARADIGM is now coming to an end and is unlikely to go forward to a Phase 3 study due to the associated costs.
BRAIN MATRIX is the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) trial for all suspected high-grade gliomas.. NBT and the BHOC are working collaboratively to recruit mutual patients involves gene sequencing for alterations that may respond to existing targeted therapies.
The post holder will engage in discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings, including the Teenage and Young People MDT meeting, where appropriate and in the absence of the Band 7 CNS, will present patients, acting as an advocate for all patients with a diagnosis of primary brain tumours and contributing to the transition from paediatric to adult services where appropriate.
The post holder will support at diagnosis and end of life as per the NICE guidelines.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Qualifications and Training Essential RGN 1st level or relevant children's qualification Current NMC Registration 1sr Degree in nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/working towards Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Desirable Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study Skills and Abilities Essential Organisational and management skills Teaching Ability to work under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to work alone or as part of a team Ability to to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Knowledge of national and local speciality specific issues IT skills including use of email and microsoft office packages Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Awareness of current national changes in nursing /NHS Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Innovative and participates with practice and policy change Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard