Job overview

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.