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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead our Neurosurgery Nursing Team within Division D. You will provide expert clinical guidance, education, and leadership to nursing staff within Division D Neurosurgery Nursing Team. They will collaborate with MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures.

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical leadership and professional support to all nursing and wider team of staff.

Ensuring high quality, safe patient care is delivered by an appropriately skilled and educated workforce, through effective leadership by setting standards and performance monitoring of those standards.

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a high standard of quality care delivery including - safety, effectiveness and patient experience, learning from feedback and patient and public involvement strategies

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Expertise:
Serve as the clinical expert and resource for nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers within the Neurosurgery department.
Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex neurosurgical conditions, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

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2. Education and Training:
Develop and implement educational programs and training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in neurosurgical nursing care.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and clinical supervision to nursing staff, including new hires and students, to ensure competence and confidence in caring for neurosurgical patients.

3.    Quality Improvement and Best Practices:
Lead quality improvement initiatives within the Neurosurgery department to optimize patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices, clinical protocols, and standards of care in alignment with regulatory requirements and professional guidelines.

4.    Research and Evidence-Based Practice:
Stay abreast of current research, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in neurosurgical nursing care.
Participate in research activities, quality improvement projects, and performance improvement efforts to advance the science and practice of neurosurgery nursing.

5.    Leadership and Collaboration:
Serve as a leader and advocate for the Neurosurgery department, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurse leaders, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.

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Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.