Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 7 upper gastrointestinal (UGI) clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to join our team working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT). The post holder will work closely alongside one other existing UGI nurse specialist and be part of a larger multidisciplinary team consisting of gastroenterology and general surgery consultants, radiologists, endoscopists, dieticians and other professions such as pharmacy.
The UGI CNS performs a crucial role in making a difference to patients by providing much needed support and advice to patients, carers and relatives.
They will also be responsible for the continued development of the service and associated pathways in order to meet the 28-day faster diagnostic standard.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31st January 2027. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about improving care for patients and should come with a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Good knowledge and practice of nursing for gastroenterology and/or endoscopy inpatients or outpatients is essential.
The post holder will be fully supported through access to medical staff daily, weekly MDT meetings, regular departmental meetings and study leave appropriate to the job role.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
2. To be responsible for developing and delivering the patient pathways within the Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) service, including outpatient clinics, triaging of referrals and specialist nursing advice for colleagues and patients.
3. To provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
4. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
5. To use specialist nursing knowledge to review and interpret a range of clinical investigatory results, in conjunction with the medical team, to determine the next stage of the pathway (e.g. discharge and referral back to GP, or referral to MDT or specialist services as required).
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Current appropriate professional registration
7. Teaching and Assessing qualification, or equivalent teaching experience
8. 3 years post-registration experience in a relevant area
Desirable criteria
9. Working to MSc level or equivalent
10. Leadership and/or research qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Experience in either a junior specialty role or team leader role
12. Experience with managing patients in a relevant specialist area (e.g. Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Colorectal)
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
15. Knowledge of research and audit, including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
16. Evidence of continuing professional development
17. Good IT skills, understanding of the MS Office suite
Desirable criteria
18. Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/committees
19. Advanced IT skills or use of Excel
Right to work
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