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 apply through our website for further details about this prestigious award.

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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8369238

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential): Current NMC Professional Registration, RN adult; Evidence of CPD; Teaching and assessing qualification; Leadership qualification or completion of leadership course
Qualifications (Desirable): Completion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course; Health Assessment; Completion of Neurosciences course
Experience (Essential): Professional clinical experience in Skull Base / Neurosurgery for registered nurse; Highly developed communication skills
Experience (Desirable): Understanding of budget management; Experience of conflict management
Knowledge (Essential): Knowledge of Base of skull conditions, with the ability to apply evidence-based practice; An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS; A knowledge of professional policies and procedures; Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Knowledge (Desirable): Experience of Peer reviews for a service
Skills (Essential): Excellent understanding of IT and technology; Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively; Good management of own and others time; Able to use initiative and make decisions; Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions; Strong clinical leadership and communication skills
Skills (Desirable): A good understanding of the process of audit and research in practice
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours (Essential): Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Modern Matron, Gayle O'Byrne, Gayle.Obyrne@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476965327