Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Neuro-oncology
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time, band 6 Neuro- Oncology CNS to work alongside the Band 7 Neuro- Oncology CNS.
The role of the neuro-oncology surgery CNS is to guide and support patients through the initial part of their oncology diagnosis, through surgical interventions and beyond. The CNS’s are instrumental to the organisation of the neuro-oncology service, ensuring that the appropriate patients are referred in to the neuro-oncology MDT, and then followed up within the service so patients receive an holistic approach.
We manage a caseload of complex patients, provide education, support and clinical advice for patients, their families and the MDT to facilitate the plan of care. We utilise advanced specialist skills and extensive knowledge base to undertake specialist assessments via patient centred approach.
Experience of managing neurosurgical patients with complex needs and discharge planning would be beneficial.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, individual with excellent communication skills, effective teamworking and a passion for service development and improvement to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled practitioner providing clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of care.
First point of contact (as Key Worker) via telephone and email for patients, families/carers and clinicians.
· Triage and scrutiny of referrals to the neuro-oncology MDT including advising and liaising with referring teams to get correct information
· Working with the neurosurgical and wider team to ensure patients are seen in a timely fashion, including presence in clinic appointments
· Supporting and organising admission to hospital for patients requiring biopsy/resection of their brain tumour
· Giving histology results and breaking bad news to patients and families
· Supporting patients throughout their whole journey, including answering questions and sign posting
· Liaising with other members of the MDT, including Velindre Cancer Centre, Singleton Cancer Centre, Acute Oncology Service, and community teams
· Referring to Oncology for adjuvant treatment following surgery
· Service improvement and audit
· Organisation to ensure that the service runs smoothly, and patients are kept informed throughout their journey
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Nurse Registration
- Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi / inter disciplinary groups.
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Shires
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuro-Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 845972
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