Overview
The NET/Neuro CNS is a key worker role and an autonomous practitioner and has the freedom to act to influence patient care and service provision. They will exercise levels of judgement, discretion and decision-making. Independent nurse prescribing responsibilities support this practice. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research in everyday practice as appropriate. When seeing patients with complex cancer care needs, the post holder must recognise that he/she is not the primary carer but must seek to equip the primary carer with the required skills and knowledge, so that the highest standards of care can be made available to the maximum number of patients. Promoting best practice proactively and delivering coordinated quality cancer care to patients and their families. To work across organisations and professional boundaries to promote cancer care to ensure an integrated approach to care management between, localities, organisations and care agencies.
Main duties
* Promote and ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team developing close partnerships and productive working relationships with key individuals and groups.
* Act as a role model providing mentorship and/or clinical supervision to other staff/learners supporting them in applying theory to practice
* Actively contribute to developing sound multi-disciplinary relationships and contribute to the MDT discussion
* Communicate complex information about specific clinical conditions and their consequences to patients and carers, ensuring they have a good understanding of the condition and the treatment options, thereby ensuring that patients can be equal partners in care decisions
* Be able to manage complex / sensitive situations using effective communication and negotiation skills. Dependant on the client group there may some hostility which needs to be overcome
* Demonstrate an understanding of group development and intervene appropriately to optimise team working
* Support the development of specialist knowledge and skills for all staff groups in your area Identify learning needs, and plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need
* Provide and receive complex information regarding the planning of care, advising others regarding care
* Maintain detailed records of care in accordance with local and national guidelines.
About us
Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. Known as the English Riviera, it offers plenty of beaches, beautiful countryside and temperate weather. Torbay is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for those who like the countryside. Dartmoor is within very easy reach.
We are a forward-thinking team offering opportunities to develop both your clinical and professional skills, to support your learning and development.
As part of our T&SD Cancer service team workforce, you''ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 13 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: 388-7464811-PC&S
Job locations: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation trust, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person Specification
Essential to role
* Registered Nurse - NMC registered
* Advanced Communications
* SACT registered RN
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Minimum 4 years experience in same or Cancer CNS role
Desirable
* Non medical prescriber
* Coaching qualification/experience
* Leadership/Management or supervisory qualification
* Research & development experience
Disclosure and Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
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