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This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate registered nurse to join our Neurology team as a Band 6 Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The successful applicant will benefit from a structured 18-month development programme, receiving comprehensive training, clinical supervision, and dedicated support to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required for advanced practice in neurology.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while building expertise in the assessment, management, and support of patients with neurological conditions.
On successful completion of the development programme and achievement of the agreed competencies, the postholder will automatically progress to a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role, providing an excellent career pathway for nurses aspiring to specialist and advanced practice. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking service committed to professional growth and excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:
- Under the supervision of the CNS, use their professional and clinical skills, to act as a resource and advocate for patients within their specialty.
- Act as a keyworker and support the co-ordination of patient care along the treatment pathway.
- Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.
- Play a key role in the development and co-ordination of services with the aim of optimising patient care.
- Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of role and main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the specialty
- Leadership experience
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience of independent practice
- HNA training and undertaking eHNA
- Experience of writing policies and procedures.
- Experience of audit and research
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree in healthcare related subject
- Accredited learning or mentoring certificate
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Psychological skills training- Level 2
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
- Level 7 qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant clinical subject
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of current management pathways relating to specialty
Desirable
- Knowledge of Macmillan Cancer Support and it’s role across the UK
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This advert is for Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurology Services with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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