Gastrointestinal Clinical Specialist Nurse
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has risen and we are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and passionate nurse to join our team.
The post holder will have transferable skills relevant to the field of gastrointestinal and/or oncology.
The post holder will work alongside the Cancer Management Team providing clinical excellence for all patients with cancer. They will contribute to the strategic vision for cancer within the Trust, and Thames Valley Strategic Clinical Network, working towards meeting National Cancer Quality Standards. Emphasis will be placed on education, development and empowerment of colleagues and Trust employees who interact with patients under the care of the GI services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Nurse Specialist team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families during the GI diagnostic and treatment pathway and the Cancer of Unknown Primary diagnostic pathway. The specialist nurse will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will work across cancer services including screening, surgical and oncology services.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job responsibilities
* Act as a Key Worker for patients throughout the diagnostic, treatment and metastatic pathway liaising across all care settings for Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary(CUP) Patients.
* Provide expert knowledge and ensure safe care is delivered to the patient along the GI and CUP care pathway.
* Works as an autonomous practitioner managing and organising own workload, reflecting the core components of the specialist nurse role i.e. clinical, management, research and education.
* Provides support and expertise to the Colorectal Stratified Follow Up Pathway, including delivering Stratified Follow Up Nurse Led Clinics according to specific guidelines and within scope of practice
* Acts as a clinical resource utilising specialist knowledge, supporting staff education anddevelopment across the Trust to enhance patients quality of care
Please see the attached Job Description for full information.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Educated to degree level
* Demonstrates ongoing continuing professional development Oncology Nursing and/or Advanced Cancer Care Nursing qualification
* Management/Leadership Skills Course
* Psychological Level 2 training
* Advanced Communication Skills
* Recognised teaching course
Experience
* Relevant experience at Band 5 or 6
* Post registration experience including caring for / or experience in GI care patients in screening, surgical or oncology setting
* Experience in GI cancer care nursing
* Teaching experience
* Knowledge of audit and its effectiveness within health care
* Running nurse led clinics
Knowledge and skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own / others workload
* Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to its development
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal/ communication
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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