Trainee Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Nursing Team based in Yeovil District Hospital. Our Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer team is Nurse led with support from our Consultant colleagues.

You would join this well established and highly regarded UGI cancer specialist nursing service. We are looking for an for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with excellent communication skills who has a passion and drive for delivering patient centred care and services.

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and be a support to UGI cancer patients and their carers. Acting as a key worker you will use and apply expert knowledge of cancer treatment to oversee and co-ordinate services and personalize the pathway of care for individual patients.

You will need the ability to work both independently and as a member of the specialist UGI cancer multidisciplinary team. You should have demonstratable knowledge of Gastrointestinal Surgery and/or Gastroenterology and an awareness of both local and national cancer guidelines and pathways, which would be supported to develop.

There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis to maintain and deliver our service.

We would welcome informal visits and chats, please contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit.

Main duties of the job

Work with the B8 lead CNS and wider multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and develop the Upper Gastrointestinal care pathway for patients with suspected or confirmed UGI cancer diagnosis in line with national guidance, policy and The Quality Surveillance Programme.

Follow a training programme to achieve competencies encompassing clinical knowledge, support and care for patients and their families and carers.

The Trust is committed to providing excellent care for all patients on an individual basis. Following the Right By You Principles endorsed by Macmillan will provide additional clinical leadership and a Key Worker for everyone diagnosed and living with cancer in a manageable caseload, each patient will receive a high standard of personalised care consistent with the Right By You Principles.

Share knowledge and expertise with primary and community services to improve other health and social care professionals' understanding of cancer.

Work collaboratively with other clinical teams, community and primary services to improve services and patient access, and the experience and outcomes for people with cancer. Including Oncology, Radiology, Gastroenterology, end of life care and social/economic issues as it is recognised many patients on a cancer pathway have multiple comorbidities requiring more than one expert opinion. Act as a key worker in communicating outcomes of discussions to the patient and carers, and advocate for the patient ensuring their wishes are recognised and followed.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.