Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Brain Tumour Service at NHNN/ UCLH
Band 7, 22.5 hours per week , (Wednesday Thursday Friday)
The Brain Tumour service is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, to work within the well-established Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The service is based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, but the post holder will be required to work across UCLH sites to support patients throughout their pathway.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of this patient group. They should be an outstanding communicator, able to demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced work environment. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to support, teach, develop and educate others and possess good leadership skills. They should be able to work well autonomously and as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to deliver and maintain a high quality of care.
Potential candidates should have recent experience in an acute Neurosurgery setting, Neuro-Oncology setting or a cancer site that has exposure to brain metastases. The successful individual will have a role in contributing to the delivery of the Trust Objectives as well as objectives for this Brain Tumour Service ensuring that the care delivered reflects the Trust Vision and Values.
About us
It is an exciting time to be involved with this expanding team of very experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists where Nurse Led services are being developed within this dynamic multidisciplinary team, such as Nurse Led follow up and pre surgical clinics and where services are always being developed to improve the management pathway of this group of patients.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is the United Kingdom's oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology, City and Southbank University's. Together we are a major international centre for neuroscience training and research.
The Brain Tumour Unit (BTU) was set up in 2008 as a beacon for the support and care of patients with brain and rare CNS tumours and a hub for specialist care. It was designed to have a dedicated team of highly specialist therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists who are experienced in the treatment of patients with brain and rare CNS tumours, who work alongside other allied health professional teams providing a holistic package of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description (Supporting Documents).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description (Supporting Documents).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skill course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skill course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
