Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Menopausal Bleeding
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Gynaecology. We are looking for an experienced nurse who has an interest and passion for Gynaecology and who has a special interest in Post Menopausal Bleeding.
We have secured funding for a twelve month period to implement this post in order to support the Post Menopausal Bleeding pathway within the hospital and ensure that the 28 day faster diagnosis standard target is met and cancer is either diagnosed or excluded for women. Gynaecological cancers are the sixth most common cause of cancer in England, affecting more than 19,000 women each year, and the seventh most common cause of cancer mortality.
WVT is committed to ensuring that a streamlined and more efficient pathway will reduce overall waiting times, avoidable delays and the variation currently seen across the country. Alongside adoption of the best practice timed pathway, cancer alliances must ensure the appropriate resources and capacity are in place to deliver high-quality services to more patients.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adults with Post-Menopausal Bleeding.
The post holder will cross two specialties between the Gynaecology Department Oncology and Cancer services.
The post holder will triage referrals, hold nurse-led clinics to assess, investigate, refer to other healthcare professionals as necessary, and follow the Post-Menopausal Bleeding Pathway. The aim of the pathway is to give the patient an answer within 28 days if cancer is suspected.
The post holder will follow up patients as required and liaise with the patient's primary care team to ensure that management is sustained.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Level 1 Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Knowledge of clinical supervision
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Good problem-solving abilities
* Understanding of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g., NICE Guidelines, NSFs, NHS Plan)
* Ability to lead developments in practice
* Good understanding of clinical governance
Experience
* Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
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.
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