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 0.6 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.
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.
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
* 1st 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 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
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8NL
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