Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are pleased to invite internal expressions of interest for the fixed term position of Band 8a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neuro-Oncology. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated experienced oncology nurse to take on a leadership role within our specialist neuro-oncology services.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing our neuro-oncology nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to those with diagnosed brain tumours.

In this role, you will be expected to provide professional and clinical leadership across our neuro-oncology services. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert leadership and support for neuro-oncology patients, ensuring continuity of care from diagnosis through all stages of their journey.
• Acting as a key resource for staff, fostering professional development through mentoring, education, and reflective practice.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop, revise, and implement clinical guidelines, policies, and patient information.
• Leading and managing the neuro-oncology nursing team across multiple sites to ensure the seamless delivery of services.
• Providing direct care and supporting patients and families through treatment, providing guidance on side effects, self-care, and psychosocial support.

Main duties of the job

To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patients with a suspected or diagnosed Neuro-Oncological condition.

Act as a resource for information and support, demonstrating progressive professional development in all areas of Neuro-Oncology nursing to the benefit of patients their carer's and
staff.

Continue to develop and enhance specialist skills through continued formal and informal education, mentoring, reflective practice and clinical supervision.

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to develop relevant policies and patient information.

Liaise effectively with all members of the Multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.

Deliver teaching on speciality courses, an on the BSc, MSc and other courses at the school, as well as informal ward or individual teaching.

Direct line manager for neuro oncology nurse specialists cross-site

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for neuro-oncology and a strong commitment to cancer care. In this role, you will be working with a diverse group of adult patients diagnosed with both high- and low-grade brain tumours, requiring you to assess their complex and holistic care needs, predominantly in an outpatient setting. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as organizational skills and be a self-motivated practitioner capable of inspiring confidence in both patients and colleagues. Additionally, you will be an advocate for patients and their families. The role requires the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including consultants and members of the broader neuro-oncology team.

The Neuro Oncology service is across both sites, this post is based in Sutton

For further information, please refer to the Job description /person specification

To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the
disease.

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies/guidelines and regularly review them following change/implementation whilst
always working within the policies and procedures of the Trust.

In collaboration with other members of the Neuro-oncology multidisciplinary team utilise and develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that
patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialists & agencies

To maintain nurse-led 'telephone clinics' whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients and their carers are assessed and appropriately
channeled and referred to other services as required.

Develop and utilise requisite advanced practice skills to develop and maintain nurse led follow-up services, whereby patients are referred on to medical colleagues following appropriate assessment
to maximize the efficient delivery of service

To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction with other relevant professional disciplines.

Person specification Education/Qualifications

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Degree Level study
• MSc or working towards
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Neuro-oncology / neurology / or Neuro surgery experience
• Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
• Managerial experience
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/knowledge

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.