Job summary
Part time 30 hours per week, permanent post.
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Upper GI cancer nurse to join our existing skilled nursing team within a comprehensive MDT offering care for patients referred with suspected Oesophago-gastric GI cancer.
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable individual. The successful candidate, in partnership with the other existing post holder, will have a key leadership specialist role at a senior level to support the organisation in the delivery of the diagnostic pathway.
In addition, you will play a fundamental role in leading collaboratively on the development and effective delivery of the Upper GI cancer & HPB nursing service to reflect the evolving health care agenda developing and maintaining robust working relationships across primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure a coordinated patient pathway.
The post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for the provision and development of a high quality, cost effective specialist Upper GI and HPB cancer nursing service that meets the needs of patients in accordance with national and local policies and initiatives.
Work autonomously to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence based nursing care.
Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills to ensure patients are seen within the required time frame.
Ensure and advise on the appropriateness of investigation of patients who may by suitable for treatment of Upper GI & HPB cancers or best supportive care.
About us
The post holder will work within a well established Cancer Services Team. There will be an expectation to work as a core member of the Speciality Term linking with relevant wards and departments within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the support of the Trusts Lead Cancer Team establish and deliver the Service for relevant cancer patients in line with national guidance and the requirements of the Quality Surveillance process.
Undertake the role of an expert practitioner, to provide expert advice to patients and health professionals within primary and secondary care settings, with regards to the Upper GI & HPB cancer care.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is multifaceted incorporating such key functions as policy and standards development, practice development, education, research and professional development.
Please refer to attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the support of the Trusts Lead Cancer Team establish and deliver the Service for relevant cancer patients in line with national guidance and the requirements of the Quality Surveillance process.
Undertake the role of an expert practitioner, to provide expert advice to patients and health professionals within primary and secondary care settings, with regards to the Upper GI & HPB cancer care.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is multifaceted incorporating such key functions as policy and standards development, practice development, education, research and professional development.
Please refer to attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level Registered General Nurse
- oFirst Level degree in Nursing/Health related subject.
- oRecognised oncology qualification
- oAdvanced Communication skills training
Desirable
- oLevel 2 psychological training.
- oEvidence of management experience/training
Experience and Skills
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above
- oExperience of MDT working
- oExemplar written communication skills
Desirable
- oExperience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence and understanding anti-cancer treatments and potential side effects
- oEvidence of being up to date with current issues in Upper GI cancer pathways and professional care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level Registered General Nurse
- oFirst Level degree in Nursing/Health related subject.
- oRecognised oncology qualification
- oAdvanced Communication skills training
Desirable
- oLevel 2 psychological training.
- oEvidence of management experience/training
Experience and Skills
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above
- oExperience of MDT working
- oExemplar written communication skills
Desirable
- oExperience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence and understanding anti-cancer treatments and potential side effects
- oEvidence of being up to date with current issues in Upper GI cancer pathways and professional care
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
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).
