Clinical Nurse Specialist for Oncology and Skull Base

You will work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team providing high standards of care and advice to neuro oncology and skull base tumour patients, hosting nurse led clinics and participating in audit and research. You will join a team of professionals with expert knowledge in the investigation and treatment of patients who may have a brain tumour.
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services., The post holder will have a role in the co-ordination and day to day management of brain and CNS tumour patients undergoing surgery to ensure a high standard of service provision. The post holder will provide education, counselling,and practical support for patients, their families and healthcare professionals.
They will work across organisational boundaries and with primary care to ensure a seamless service from diagnosis and throughout the surgical pathway to discharging of patients.
The post holder will engage in discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings, where appropriate will present patients, acting as an advocate for all patients with a diagnosis of brain tumours and contributing to adult services where appropriate.
They will provide a highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience as per the NICE guidelines.

An exciting opportunity have arisen for nurses looking to develop specialist and managerial skills in neurosurgery nursing. We are looking for someone who works well within a team, with excellent communication skills and capable of working autonomously., + Registered Nurse
+ First level degree qualification or equivalen
+ Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
+ Advanced communication skills training or prepared to work towards
Knowledge & Experience
+ Management of patients with complex needs.
+ Evidence of good communication skills.
+ Experience of multi-professional working.
+ 2 years' post registration experience within either clinical settings of neurosurgery , neurology and oncology or palliative care.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.