# Skull Base/Neuro Oncology Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skull-baseneuro-oncology-nurse-specialist/c6cd46c5-7e24-416b-95cf-72adc4a804fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skull-baseneuro-oncology-nurse-specialist/c6cd46c5-7e24-416b-95cf-72adc4a804fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T16:00:52.484Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8337803 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8337803?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Skull Base/Neuro Oncology Nurse Specialist Contract Type: Permanent ### Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse looking to progress their career within Neuro Oncology nursing. You will work in the Neuro oncology team as a clinical nurse specialist providing follow up care and advice to this tumour patient group. This will be a joint post supporting patients with both skull base tumours and primary brain tumours. It also includes hosting nurse led clinics and participating in research. You will join a team of professionals with expert knowledge in the investigation and treatment of patients with brain tumours. The Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) is one of the largest neuroscience centres in the country providing services to a population of 3 million people. Sitting within a large teaching hospital we are committed to maintaining high standards of care and developing our specialist services for the community. The Wessex Neurological Unit consists of: Neurosurgery, Neurology, Acute Stroke, Spinal Service, Neurophysiology and Neuro OPD/ Pre-assessment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include but not restricted to: Working within a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient / client caseload. The identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate / oversee therapeutic treatment and care. Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, particularly relating to nurse-led care initiatives. Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. Practice clinically in agreed care settings and support the Lead Neuro Oncology CNS regarding the overall management of the service. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register - Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio - Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality - Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies - Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice - Extensive post registration experience within specialist area. **Desirable** - Change Management, clinical practice development. - Multidisciplinary team working ## Documents - [job description and person spec (docx, 140.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10661650) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.