Job summary Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Upper GI Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (Dependant on experience) Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 30th of November, 2024 Interview Date: 6th of December, 2024 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job Manages caseload on an ongoing basis including making modifications within prescribed parameters reporting back to the Consultant. Autonomously performs specialist nurse procedures in line with Trust protocols and NMC guidance. Provides advice in relation to the care of individual or groups of patients. Responsible for the effective management of allocated resources. Responsible for procurement and maintenance of physical assets and supplies for the service. Demonstrates best practice and relevant knowledge of the NHS and modernisation agenda, seeking to develop the service as part of the professional team. Contributes to the development of the corporate nursing strategy ensuring local action plans produced, implemented and evaluated. Represents the Trust at external events, networking with professional colleagues to maximise the opportunities of promoting the Trust and benchmarking practice with peers. clinical audit 24 our GP notification audit. 25 Appropriateness & timeliness of urgent suspect cancer referrals. Assist in the gathering of information for ongoing audit projects. Ensuring that all patients have a key worker. Co-ordination of patient's pathway. Monitoring of MDT standards in conjunction with MDT co-ordinator. Implementing evidence-based practice. request and track relevant investigations post MDT once appropriately trained to do so About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-31830144-MED-CNS Job locations George Eliot Hospital George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge of equipment and degree of accuracy. Provide physical, psychological and social support for patients/clients diagnosed with An Upper GI condition. Nurse led Upper GI clinic. Participate/ organise meetings for Upper GI groups, to enhance the development of Upper GI conditions across Primary and Secondary health care. Provide educational sessions to multi-disciplinary groups (Medical staff, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Occupational therapists and external interest groups). Project management improved communication between primary and secondary care Undertake clinical trials. Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge of equipment and degree of accuracy. Provide physical, psychological and social support for patients/clients diagnosed with An Upper GI condition. Nurse led Upper GI clinic. Participate/ organise meetings for Upper GI groups, to enhance the development of Upper GI conditions across Primary and Secondary health care. Provide educational sessions to multi-disciplinary groups (Medical staff, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Occupational therapists and external interest groups). Project management improved communication between primary and secondary care Undertake clinical trials. Person Specification Application and Interview Essential Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology. Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist. Experience of teaching. In-depth specialist experience. Leadership and management experience. Evidence of advance communication skills. Ability to lead and influence change. Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology. Evidence of continued professional development. Advanced Communication Skills training or prepared to work towards. Research qualification Desirable Experience of audit and research. Understanding of Cancer Support and it's role across the UK Clinical Skills level 7. Non-medical prescribing. Person Specification Application and Interview Essential Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology. Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist. Experience of teaching. In-depth specialist experience. Leadership and management experience. Evidence of advance communication skills. Ability to lead and influence change. Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology. Evidence of continued professional development. Advanced Communication Skills training or prepared to work towards. Research qualification Desirable Experience of audit and research. Understanding of Cancer Support and it's role across the UK Clinical Skills level 7. Non-medical prescribing. 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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)