Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neuro-Oncology

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist  to work with the Neuro Oncology team and who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This exciting role will give you the opportunity to  contribute to the specialist care and management of patients, who are having treatment within MVCC.

You will gain a valuable insight into supporting patients at diagnosis and through the cancer pathway, including on and post treatment and when disease recurs or advances.

You will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,134  and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills. Where applicable and qualified as a Nurse Independent Prescriber, prescribe any drugs within clinical competencies.

You will work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.

Act as a key worker for patients.

Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.

Have the ability to carry out holistic needs assessments with patients at specific time points within their journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,134  and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.