Overview
We are looking for an individual who has a special interest in cancer care. An individual who is dynamic, organised, flexible, reliable & compassionate to support patients and their families /carers with an UGI cancer. This would involve patients with an oesophago-gastric or hepatobiliary cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and at end of life.
The post holder will be an effective core member of our Upper G.I Multidisciplinary team (MDT) demonstrating the highest standard of advanced supportive care in the management of patients with an UGI cancer. They will be responsible for working as an autonomous expert practitioner, making critical holistic clinical decisions through assessment, monitoring and planning. Facilitating timely investigations, coordinating care & providing information to enable patients to make informed choices. A high proportion of our patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer have a palliative diagnosis therefore the post holder will need to be prepared for the distressing nature of this role and have mechanisms in place to manage their psychological wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
* Use specialist nursing skills to assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients within the defined caseload.
* Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
* Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
* Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
* Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
* Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
* Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
* Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to disseminate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
* Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
* Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
* Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
* Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
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