Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the post of Clinical Nurse Specialist for Upper GI within the oncology and are seeking a motivated professional to join our team. You will be working closely with the oncology team and upper GI teams at The Royal Cornwall Hospital as well as co-ordinating care within other trusts . This role plays a pivotal part within this service, including meeting the needs of Upper GI patients receiving anti-cancer therapy, surgical and palliative care whilst providing seamless holistic care. The role will also include the development of policies, new working relationships and improved patient pathways.
As a role model for cancer nursing practice, you will have skills in clinical and managerial expertise to assess, manage and treat patients, as well as working towards supporting and leading on the introduction of new initiatives and pathways. You will have post-registration experience in oncology / palliative care, advanced communication skills and have a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Within this role you will be required to develop the skills of clinical leadership, managing change, running nurse led services and clinics, supporting teaching programmes and presenting at all levels (with the support of senior colleagues), with knowledge of managing resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a clam head in a challenging environment.
This is part time position (35 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist in providing a service for the ongoing management of patients within Cornwall suffering from Upper GI cancer; including oesophagus, stomach, hepatobiliary and pancreas
- The post holder will initially be based in the specialty of General Surgery and Cancer
- The post holder will be an experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support upper GI cancer patients and their families. They will provide them with emotional and psychological support, information about their disease and treatment pathways and refer to other agencies, both in and out of Trust, as needed.
- The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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Identity Checks
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Professional registration and qualification checks
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Employment history and reference checks
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Work health assessments
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Criminal record check standards
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Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
-
Identity Checks
-
Professional registration and qualification checks
-
Employment history and reference checks
-
Work health assessments
-
Criminal record check standards
-
Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing
- NMP
Desirable
- University qualification in specialty
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
- Advanced Communication
- Counselling Skills
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 3 years experience within oncology
- Teaching and education experience
- Audit or research experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to develop others within the team
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
Desirable
- Understanding of the emotional impact of Upper GI cancers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing
- NMP
Desirable
- University qualification in specialty
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
- Advanced Communication
- Counselling Skills
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 3 years experience within oncology
- Teaching and education experience
- Audit or research experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to develop others within the team
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
Desirable
- Understanding of the emotional impact of Upper GI cancers
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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