Gastroenterology & Hepatology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

This job is now closed

Job summary

As a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist within our Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, you'll play a crucial role in the clinical management of patients with upper GI and hepatobiliary cancer. Working both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, you'll ensure that our service maintains consistently high standards, contributing significantly to patient outcomes for those with suspected or diagnosed cancer.

While your primary base will be Peterborough City Hospital, some cross-site working may be required to effectively meet the needs of our patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on the lives of cancer patients and contribute to our commitment to excellence in care, we encourage you to join our team.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include attending Upper GI and HPB multi-disciplinary meetings and coordinating patient pathways for upper GI and HPB oncology cases, including suspected and confirmed cancer cases.

Operating at a specialist enhanced practitioner level, you'll facilitate early assessment, support diagnosis, and prompt treatment of patients within our Trust, whether in the inpatient or outpatient setting. With a focus on clinical expertise, you'll be instrumental in initiating, performing, and upholding standards of clinical excellence.

You'll also utilise your expert knowledge to respond to patient telephone inquiries, assessing and addressing their symptoms, concerns, and needs effectively.

Additionally, you'll be actively involved in running and attending upper GI cancer clinics, ensuring that investigations are appropriately requested and communicated to patients. Attendance at Upper GI and HPB MDT meetings is essential, where you'll ensure that outcome actions are effectively communicated to clinicians and facilitate communication with tertiary centres to expedite diagnostics and escalate any delays.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-Med-6245381-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe and compassionate.

Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments.

Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.

Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies.

Develop, deliver and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice.

Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team

Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.

Lead and manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations.

Participate in resource management, strategic service development, planning and service improvement.

Lead, monitor, develop and appraise staff and learners.