Skull Base Clinical Nurse
Job summary
We are after a proactive, highly motivated person to become our new Skull Base Clinical Nurse specialist. You will work closely with Neurosurgical consultants who operate of skull base brain tumours ,nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary to support this patient group from diagnosis to discharge.
This will include surveillance, pre operative support, reduce length of stay in hospital and attend MDT meetings Please see the attached job description to see if you have what it takes. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and on-going management of patients diagnosed with Skull Base tumours. You will participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up. You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met. The post holder will ensure collaborative working relationships, incorporating clinical practice, advice and guidance, and education.
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 - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.
Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) 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.
We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Point of contact for patients/carers for defined episodes/pathways of care and provide clinical care, specialist nursing advice and guidance, alongside symptom support and referred on where appropriate.
Assess health and psychological needs of individual patients, and provide care to meet these needs, in partnership with patients/carers and colleagues. Work in partnership with other professionals to deliver co-ordinated programmes of care effectively and ensure patients are discussed at MDT as required. Ability to give telephone advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals.
Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care. Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group. Provide appropriate education to patients and their families to promote health and encourage self-care.
Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers, and provide them with advice and emotional support in hospital/at home as appropriate. Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential oCurrent NMC Professional Registration, RN adult oEvidence of CPD oTeaching and assessing qualification oLeadership qualification or completion of leadership course Desirable oCompletion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course oHealth Assessment oCompletion of Neurosciences course Experience Essential oProfessional clinical experience in Skull Base / Neurosurgery for registered nurse oHighly developed communication skills Desirable oUnderstanding of budget management oExperience of conflict management Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of Base of skull conditions, with the ability to apply evidence-based practice oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development Desirable oExperience of Peer reviews for a service Skills Essential oExcellent understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oStrong clinical leadership and communication skills Desirable oA good understanding of the process of audit and research in practice Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience.
Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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. 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).
