Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) for Colposcopy, full time positions within the Gynaecology outpatient team at MidYorkshire NHS Teaching Trust.
The successful candidates will work closely with the Lead Consultant and the multi disciplinary team on both the Pontefract and Dewsbury sites.
The individuals will undertake
the recognised BSCCP colposcopy course developing the skills and knowledge to
become an autonomous practitioner undertaking nurse-led colposcopy clinics to
ensure all women requiring colposcopy, biopsy and treatment procedures
experience an efficient, quality service whilst demonstrating a supportive,
sensitive and approachable manner.
The individuals will be supported by the CNS for colposcopy and medical colposcopists.Our ideal candidates will have initiative and drive and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. If you are a well-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resilient nurse who wishes to expand your portfolio of skills we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidates who will utilise the skills of leadership, clinical expertise, evidence based practice and innovation to facilitate and deliver care which is patient centred, safe, and effective.
Main duties of the job
Provide an evidence-based specialist nursing
service, which is responsive to users needs, to a cohort of patients referred
to the specialist service/MDT
Work clinically for 80% of the role
demonstrating advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the
specialist service
Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise
workload to meet patient and service need
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this
specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles
Facilitate and co-ordinate the process of
informed choice for patients in the provision of treatment and care
Act as a patient advocate to guide treatment and
care decisions to ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and
valued
Advise on the
complex disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality
Act as a resource for health care professionals
Work autonomously
in the development and delivery of nurse led or parallel clinics
Co-ordinate the patient care pathway
Demonstrate advanced empathetic interpersonal
and communication skills
Effectively and sensitively communicate highly
complex and sensitive information
As a core member of the Multidisciplinary
provide professional advice to patients
Refer to other health professionals
Maintain links with local and national
organisations
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide an evidence-based specialist nursing
service, which is responsive to users needs, to a cohort of patients referred
to the specialist service/MDT. Care will reflect current local protocols and national
guidelines and will be delivered through face-to-face consultation or via
telephone communication on a day-to-day basis.
Work clinically for 80% of the role
demonstrating advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the
specialist service. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy,
using analytical and judgemental skills in undertaking differential diagnosis
to ensure the delivery of appropriate care, in accordance with the BSCCP/NHSCSP
guidelines.
Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise
workload to meet patient and service need.
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this
specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles. Assess
and effectively manage individual psychological reactions to diagnosis,
treatment and associated side effects of including risk of cervical cancer,
perception of sexually transmitted disease and future fertility
Facilitate and co-ordinate the process of
informed choice for patients in the provision of treatment and care. Ensure
that individual care plans are understood.
Act as a patient advocate to guide treatment and
care decisions to ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and
valued.
Advise on the
complex disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality in
both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate response to interventions
and advise on the adaptation of management.
Act as a resource for health care professionals
working within the Trust and primary care, providing specialist professional
advice and support.
Work autonomously
in the development and delivery of nurse led or parallel clinics in line with
National guidance and local service need.
Co-ordinate the patient care pathway, ensuring
timely referrals are made to members of the multidisciplinary and treatment
teams. This will include receiving direct referrals to the specialist nursing
service from medical and nursing staff within the Trust and in primary care.
Demonstrate advanced empathetic interpersonal
and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and
carers through diagnosis, treatment, disease progression, prognosis and
supportive and palliative care where applicable. This will involve frequently
imparting significant news or supporting patients and carers during and
following such consultations.
Effectively and sensitively communicate highly
complex and sensitive information to emotionally distressed patients and
family/carers at key points in the care pathway on a frequent basis.
Use advanced communication skills to provide
verbal and written information to patients and their families/carers, in a
timely manner specific to their individual needs.
As a core member of the Multidisciplinary
provide professional advice to patients, relatives, primary care staff, junior
medical and nursing staff, and other outside agencies and liase with medical
clinicians, laboratory staff, administrative and clerical staff and cancer
services.
Refer to other health professionals and outside
agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual
patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary
care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.
Maintain links with local and national
organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide an evidence-based specialist nursing
service, which is responsive to users needs, to a cohort of patients referred
to the specialist service/MDT. Care will reflect current local protocols and national
guidelines and will be delivered through face-to-face consultation or via
telephone communication on a day-to-day basis.
Work clinically for 80% of the role
demonstrating advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the
specialist service. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy,
using analytical and judgemental skills in undertaking differential diagnosis
to ensure the delivery of appropriate care, in accordance with the BSCCP/NHSCSP
guidelines.
Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise
workload to meet patient and service need.
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this
specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles. Assess
and effectively manage individual psychological reactions to diagnosis,
treatment and associated side effects of including risk of cervical cancer,
perception of sexually transmitted disease and future fertility
Facilitate and co-ordinate the process of
informed choice for patients in the provision of treatment and care. Ensure
that individual care plans are understood.
Act as a patient advocate to guide treatment and
care decisions to ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and
valued.
Advise on the
complex disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality in
both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate response to interventions
and advise on the adaptation of management.
Act as a resource for health care professionals
working within the Trust and primary care, providing specialist professional
advice and support.
Work autonomously
in the development and delivery of nurse led or parallel clinics in line with
National guidance and local service need.
Co-ordinate the patient care pathway, ensuring
timely referrals are made to members of the multidisciplinary and treatment
teams. This will include receiving direct referrals to the specialist nursing
service from medical and nursing staff within the Trust and in primary care.
Demonstrate advanced empathetic interpersonal
and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and
carers through diagnosis, treatment, disease progression, prognosis and
supportive and palliative care where applicable. This will involve frequently
imparting significant news or supporting patients and carers during and
following such consultations.
Effectively and sensitively communicate highly
complex and sensitive information to emotionally distressed patients and
family/carers at key points in the care pathway on a frequent basis.
Use advanced communication skills to provide
verbal and written information to patients and their families/carers, in a
timely manner specific to their individual needs.
As a core member of the Multidisciplinary
provide professional advice to patients, relatives, primary care staff, junior
medical and nursing staff, and other outside agencies and liase with medical
clinicians, laboratory staff, administrative and clerical staff and cancer
services.
Refer to other health professionals and outside
agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual
patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary
care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.
Maintain links with local and national
organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.
Person Specification
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in Womens Health
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness, research and audit
- Knowledge and use of Governance and risk assessment to improve quality and service development.
- Knowledge of quality standards in the cervical screening programme & NICE recommendations.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills use of equipment and documentation
- Proven listening/ counselling skills
Desirable
- Ability to carry out audit and research
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead
-
- Excellent verbal written interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Proficient IT skills
- Ability to deliver on deadlines
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
- Dynamic and well-motivated/Organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post registration experience to include recent gynaecology/sexual health experience
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification (ENB 998, C&G 703 or equivalent).
- Experience of leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical setting.
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area.
- Experience of implementing change management both personally and as a facilitator.
- Specialist communication and inter-personal skills including facilitation and negotiation.
- Management of caseload
Desirable
- Ability to work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivated to undertake training and have a positive approach to work
- Compassionate
- Diplomatic
- Flexible
Others
Essential
- Have flexibility to work across site
- Willingness to maintain BSCCP accreditation and continuing professional development required to ensure this can be achieved
Person Specification
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in Womens Health
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness, research and audit
- Knowledge and use of Governance and risk assessment to improve quality and service development.
- Knowledge of quality standards in the cervical screening programme & NICE recommendations.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills use of equipment and documentation
- Proven listening/ counselling skills
Desirable
- Ability to carry out audit and research
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead
-
- Excellent verbal written interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Proficient IT skills
- Ability to deliver on deadlines
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
- Dynamic and well-motivated/Organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post registration experience to include recent gynaecology/sexual health experience
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification (ENB 998, C&G 703 or equivalent).
- Experience of leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical setting.
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area.
- Experience of implementing change management both personally and as a facilitator.
- Specialist communication and inter-personal skills including facilitation and negotiation.
- Management of caseload
Desirable
- Ability to work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivated to undertake training and have a positive approach to work
- Compassionate
- Diplomatic
- Flexible
Others
Essential
- Have flexibility to work across site
- Willingness to maintain BSCCP accreditation and continuing professional development required to ensure this can be achieved
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).
