Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 20/01/2026
Hepatobiliary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer committed to guaranteeing an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Job overview
A door of opportunity has opened in Hepatobiliary (HPB) service for a nurse specialist to provide specialist care and support to people suffering from HPB Cancer at the Royal Derby and Queens Hospital Burton.
You will ensure patients are supported within the specialist field and will work closely with the HPB Surgeons, Hepatologists, Oncology Consultants and wider team members.
We are looking for someone who is passionate, driven and motivated. Substantial experience is desirable but not essential.
The responsibility includes providing high quality care to our patients and having excellent, sensitive communication skills.
Main duties of the job
As a HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will have knowledge and experience of hepatobiliary disorders / cancers or previous experience as a CNS. Along with the existing HPB CNS team, you will support Patients, Consultants and the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will be a point of contact for the patients and their family and assist in coordinating their care through the cancer pathway, managing your own workload and caseload of patients.
You will support all aspects of the patients' journey through the HPB Cancer pathway from referral, diagnostics and treatment - surgical, oncological, and supportive care.
The role requires a registered nurse who has compassion, empathy and excellent communication skills to support patients. You will also have excellent organisation skills and be able to manage your time and workload whilst working independently and as part of the team.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Communicates verbally in sensitive and emotional situations
* Demonstrable experience within HPB Surgery / Hepatology / Oncology / or a CNS role
* Leadership skills or experience
* Experience of working at band 6 level
* Breaking bad news training
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK.
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