Neuro-oncology Cancer CNS
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-1263 |
Summary
Clinical Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives, e.g. terminal illness, bereavement Assess new patients in the clinical area a) identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient Act as patient advocate when relevant and be able to educate on all the treatment options to enable a patient to make an informed choice, negotiating with the medical team to agree a pathway of care Provide continuity of care throughout the patient journey and liaising across specialised areas Contribute to the development of specialised programmes of care and provide specialised advice, written and oral information to patients, relatives Provide clinical advice and support to health care professionals within and across organizational boundaries To formulate individualised patient treatment care programmes in conjunction with the medical/nursing team considering Each patient is placed in the correct treatment protocol Investigations and treatments are organized as needed Act as a role model To provide support for distressed patients/carers and bereaved relatives and identifying patients at risk and referring to appropriate agencies Initiates changes in management of care Participate in case conferences in relation to future management or discharge arrangements Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes In collaboration with multidisciplinary team members assess the needs of patients, families and carers and provide specialist advice Assist with the development of a specialised nursing service provision Works across Neuro Oncology sites within the South West Peninsula ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***