Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
The Gastroenterology service at the Royal United Hospital Bath is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse to lead the Clinical specialist nursing teams within the service. You will join a highly specialised Gastroenterology Team who delivers a high standard of patient-centered care.
Main duties of the job
The GI Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (Lead CNS) holds a leadership role within the Trust integral to the provision of a high-quality service for patients referred to the service. The Lead CNS will be a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the Clinical Care group of Medicine with additional responsibility for line management and professional leadership of the GI Clinical Nurse Specialists. The post holder will participate in and oversee the provision of nursing services within the Gastroenterology services with support from the Gastro Matron and Lead consultants.
The GI Lead CNS will demonstrate clinical decision-making skills and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care within the Gastro service. The post holder will influence patient care using a multi-faceted approach that includes clinical knowledge, teaching and audit. In discussion with the CNSs within the team, the post holder will equip the primary carers with the required skills and knowledge to facilitate a high standard of care to all patients from referrals and throughout their disease trajectory.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* Current registration with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
* In possession of or currently working towards a relevant nursing MSc
* Qualification in leadership
* Independent prescribing course/or working towards
* Proven record of managing a team/staff members
Knowledge & Experience
* Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and practice within speciality
* Evidence of involvement in complaints procedure and patient advocacy
* Ability to develop and implement policies/protocols
* Demonstrates experience of change management
* Conference presentations or publications
* Membership of special interest & professional group
Specific Skills
* Service development & implementation of change
* Ability to diffuse difficult situations
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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