Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for nurses looking to develop specialist clinical and managerial skills and progress their career within Neuro Oncology nursing. You will work in the Neuro oncology team as a nurse specialist providing follow up care and advice to the Skull base tumour patient group, hosting nurse led clinics virtually and participating in research. You will join a team of professionals with expert knowledge in the investigation and treatment of patients who may have a brain tumours.
The Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) is one of the largest neuroscience centres in the country providing services to a population of 3 million people. Sitting within a large teaching hospital we are committed to maintaining high standards of care and developing our specialist services for the community. The Wessex Neurological Unit consists of: neurosurgery, Neurology, Acute Stroke, Spinal Service, Neurophysiology and Neuro OPD/ Pre-assessment.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The Band 6 Specialist Nurse is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include but not restricted to:
- Co-manage and in liaison with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, the patient caseload, to agreed referral and discharge criteria.
- Will be supported to conduct virtual clinics to agreed criteria and support discharged patients via telephone support line and in liaison with other health care professionals/ Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Co-maintain the service database under direction of the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who works well within a team, with excellent communication skills and also capable of working autonomously. You will receive both in house and formal training and be supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are one of the leading major trauma centres in the UK and we would welcome you to join and contribute to our busy and dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on week commencing 31st July 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The Band 6 Specialist Nurse is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include but not restricted to:
- Co-manage and in liaison with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, the patient caseload, to agreed referral and discharge criteria.
- Will be supported to conduct virtual clinics to agreed criteria and support discharged patients via telephone support line and in liaison with other health care professionals/ Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Co-maintain the service database under direction of the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who works well within a team, with excellent communication skills and also capable of working autonomously. You will receive both in house and formal training and be supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are one of the leading major trauma centres in the UK and we would welcome you to join and contribute to our busy and dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on week commencing 31st July 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites with reasonable adjustments.
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience, or portfolio
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of- Supporting a range of learners in practice and Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Non-medical prescribing
- Counselling qualification
- Phlebotomy trained
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse -led care.
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Good communication with patients/clients and professionals
- Able to organise own workload.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
- Interests/activities indicating teamwork, leadership, stress management.
Person Specification
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites with reasonable adjustments.
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience, or portfolio
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of- Supporting a range of learners in practice and Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Non-medical prescribing
- Counselling qualification
- Phlebotomy trained
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse -led care.
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Good communication with patients/clients and professionals
- Able to organise own workload.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
- Interests/activities indicating teamwork, leadership, stress management.
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).
