Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, compassionate and committed
registered nurse to join our Gastroenterology team as a Liver specialist Nurse.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to help the Gastroenterology
service to deliver excellent standards of care across both Sunderland and South
Tyneside sites.
The
successful candidate will possess clinical skills accreditation and have
extensive experience at band 6 in Gastroenterology/Liver services. This person will
provide care for a caseload of patients, give expert advice and guidance to
peers and work closely with the medical team to deliver on standards of care
and core values for the trust.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must possess the following criteria:
Current 1st level NMC
registration
Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK
equivalent)
Masters level study or willingness to complete
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training
or demonstrable equivalent experience
Clinical
skills accreditation
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of
patients
Extensive
post registration experience at a senior level in an acute setting within
Gastroenterology/Liver services is essential for the role.
The
successful applicant will work within a busy specialist nursing team in
Gastroenterology providing specialist care to patients within a very rewarding
but challenging area of health care and promotion under supervision of the Gastroenterology
Matron, however the role will be largely autonomous because of activity on both
Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital sites.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
Provide clinical assessment, treatment, counselling and education on aspects of liver disease.
Work alongside the Alcohol Care Team and Community Alcohol Services to offer alcohol cessation/safe reduction plans.
Contribute to/provide specialist education and training programmes for health care professionals and other professional groups.
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within specialist area.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- Represent the service nationwide.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
Provide clinical assessment, treatment, counselling and education on aspects of liver disease.
Work alongside the Alcohol Care Team and Community Alcohol Services to offer alcohol cessation/safe reduction plans.
Contribute to/provide specialist education and training programmes for health care professionals and other professional groups.
- Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
- Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
- Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- Contribute to training and education within specialist area.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- Represent the service nationwide.
- Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
- Manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study or willingness to complete.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Masters level Study.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Previous experience of Gastroenterology/Liver services.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
- Willingness to become competent in paracentesis.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Trained in use of Fibroscanner.
- Competent in peforming paracentesis.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study or willingness to complete.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Masters level Study.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Previous experience of Gastroenterology/Liver services.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
- Willingness to become competent in paracentesis.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Trained in use of Fibroscanner.
- Competent in peforming paracentesis.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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