Band 6 - Skull Base Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospitals in England with great career development and opportunities. The Skull Base Service at UHB is one of the fourth centres in the country with supra- regional and regional service provider. The Clinical nurse specialist will be an essential part of this service.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside and be supported by a dedicated team of clinicians (Including CNS, consultants and AHP). All staff are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential through personal and professional development. The role is challenging and demanding at times. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated and ambitious nurse, who must be able to work autonomously, manage own case load and undertake nurse led clinics.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing specialised group of patients, coordinating pathways and treatment plans for patients. The part of the role is to identify, facilitate educational/ training programs, undertake research and service development. The role requires excellent interpersonal- communication skills alongside prioritisation and team working. The ideal candidate will possess high clinical standards and the ability to work proactively within a busy multidisciplinary team. Clinical Nurse Specialist's role is crucial when supporting patients and carers on how to best manage their conditions.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing advice to a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient.
Under the direction of a more experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist the post holder will work towards achieving agreed competency's , skills and knowledge through work based practice , education and training to enable the provision of specialist nursing. Through agreed process's the post holder will work towards independent autonomous specialist nursing practice , where the post holder will assume responsibility for managing a caseload of patients within a speciality whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care , advice and support to patients , staff , families and carers.
The Clinical Nurse specialist will co-ordinate and facilitate treatment pathways in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team/ AHP.
In liaison with others support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling.
As a Specialist Nurse the post holder will practice under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team / Service Leader, working towards achieving agreed levels of competence, skills and knowledge to enable independent autonomous practice within their scope of clinical practice.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1068011PM
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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