Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 Main area: Neuro-Oncology Primary Brain Tumours Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Always needs to include working day on a Monday) Job ref: 387-SPS-4010-GB Site: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town: Bristol Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance.
When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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.
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 coordinated quality service actively involved in education, audit, and research.
Working for our organisation 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.
Person specification Knowledge and Experience Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidenced in teaching Experience as preceptor/mentor Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research-based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Qualifications and Training Current NMC Registration 1st Degree in nursing or health-related subject, willing to undertake/working towards Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study Skills and Abilities 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 cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Knowledge of national and local specialty 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 Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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