Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 23 Apr 2025
Discipline: Life Sciences, Cancer Research/Oncology
Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with brain or other Central Nervous System cancers. The successful candidate will need highly developed communication skills and be able to show resilience due to the nature of the specialty. The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education.
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
2. The post holder will be a designated Neuro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives, and carers in relation to a colorectal cancer diagnosis and to other healthcare professionals.
3. To provide emotional support to patients, their families, and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
4. To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
5. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical, and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
About us
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. 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.
Job responsibilities
1. A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Neuro Oncology Service, and policy development within the specialty.
2. To develop nurse-led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing to ensure optimum patient management.
3. To ensure that the patients' holistic needs are taken into account in the decision-making process.
4. A resource for staff, advising on national, local, and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
5. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. Supporting the Band 6 Neuro oncology nurse with Rehabilitation plans for service users.
6. Responsible for education and training provision for identified staff groups within defined areas, ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice.
7. Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills
Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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