Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated individual to work as part of our established Upper GI/Hepato-biliary Nurse Specialist team at University Hospitals Dorset. The position is based on the Bournemouth site, however there is the potential for cross site working as we align our pathways. This is a very rewarding, privileged role which encompasses every aspect of the patient's cancer journey. You will become an integral part of the Upper GI/HPB team, delivering a high-quality patient centred service acting as the patient's key worker. The CNS team strive to ensure a coordinated and multi-professional approach to diagnosis, treatment, planning and care provision for all patients and their families diagnosed or suspected to have a Upper GI/HPB malignancy. If you are passionate about "providing the excellent care we would expect for our own families", have demonstrable success in working as part of a multi-professional team and share our vision for further developing and improving the experience of patients and their families, we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Trickett, Upper GI Nurse Specialist on 0300 019 4340 or email sarah.trickettuhd.nhs.uk This role required NMC Registration Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Prerequisites of the role include excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to work well as part of a team but also autonomously. You will become a core member of the specialist cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team and will require skills and strategies to help you multitask and prioritise your workload through the busy working day. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SU04117 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities Act as key worker and utilise expert knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients and their families with a diagnosis of Upper GI/HPB cancer. Facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for a defined caseload of patients who have complex needs. In partnership with the existing Upper GI Cancer Specialist Nursing team this autonomous role will coordinate investigations and treatment and provide support to Upper GI/Hepatobiliary (HPB) cancer patients and their carers/families from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis, throughout treatment and follow-up care or palliation The CNS for Upper GI/HPB cancer will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field. They will be an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider Trust and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff in order to improve the patient experience. Job description Job responsibilities Act as key worker and utilise expert knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients and their families with a diagnosis of Upper GI/HPB cancer. Facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for a defined caseload of patients who have complex needs. In partnership with the existing Upper GI Cancer Specialist Nursing team this autonomous role will coordinate investigations and treatment and provide support to Upper GI/Hepatobiliary (HPB) cancer patients and their carers/families from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis, throughout treatment and follow-up care or palliation The CNS for Upper GI/HPB cancer will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field. They will be an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider Trust and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff in order to improve the patient experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse First degree or equivalent Advanced communication skills Desirable Master's degree/relevant modules or willingness to work towards Level 2 Psychological Skills Training Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in Upper GI/HPB nursing Experience of being accountable for the delivery of a clinical/nursing service Desirable Experience of audit and research Experience of teaching Skills Essential Technical/clinical competencies relevant to Upper GI/HPB nursing Desirable Knowledge of EPR, Dorset Care Record and Care & Health Information Exchange Experience Essential Experience running Nurse Led Clinics Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse First degree or equivalent Advanced communication skills Desirable Master's degree/relevant modules or willingness to work towards Level 2 Psychological Skills Training Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in Upper GI/HPB nursing Experience of being accountable for the delivery of a clinical/nursing service Desirable Experience of audit and research Experience of teaching Skills Essential Technical/clinical competencies relevant to Upper GI/HPB nursing Desirable Knowledge of EPR, Dorset Care Record and Care & Health Information Exchange Experience Essential Experience running Nurse Led Clinics 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)