NursingNetUK

Job overview

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner clinically as a Head and Neck clinical nurse specialist (CNS), delivering and maintaining high standards of care and being a core part of the multi-disciplinary team.   The role will require excellent communication skills and dedication to improve and develop services that positively impact patient care and experience. To support and contribute to the development and promotion of the nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care. To promote and participate in the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy:-

• reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
• developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
• The assessment of care and health education needs;

• The development, implementation and evaluation of treatment pathways within the acute hospital environment and the community setting.
• To educate staff in understanding the care requirements of patients undergoing investigations and treatments and ensure that the physical and psychological needs of the patients and their families are met.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.