Neuro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Neuro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Kings' College Hospital Neuro-oncology service covers a catchment of 4.1 million people from South Eats London and Kent. The service treats patients throughout their diagnosis from presentation to surgery, ongoing oncology treatment and recurrence. We treat both primary and metastatic brain tumours. The role involves seeing the patients in the pre-assessment clinic with a member of the neurosurgical team, supporting them throughout their surgical pathway and or their oncology pathway. Communication is key for this patient group to ensure seamless care and the post holder will need to have excellent communication skills. It is a diverse and interesting role, working closely within the neuro-oncology multi-disciplinary team. You will be joining a well established and supportive neuro-oncology CNS team. A background in AOS, oncology or neurosurgery is desirable. Please do get in touch to arrange an informal visit or to ask any questions and find out more. Our contact number is 07929854244 or email Vicky Hurwitz Nurse consultant onVictoria.hurwitz@nhs.net. Main duties of the job To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for people with neuro-oncology needs To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include: Managing a patient caseload Ordering diagnostic tests Making and receiving referrals Admitting and discharging patients for specified conditions and within agreed protocols Facilitating outpatient clinics Delivering the nurse-led results clinic Participating in the delivery of the radiotherapy telephone follow up clinic To accept responsibility for own patient caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records To be actively involved in in-patient care, liaising with ward staff to ensure high-quality nursing care About us The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in ou