An opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in our Upper GI Cancer team. This position is Maternity Leave cover from September 2024 to July 2025.
Candidates should be forward-thinking, possess good clinical and assessment skills, and understand the National Optimal Pathways for Upper GI Cancers.
The post holder must demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver compassionate care in a complex environment. A commitment to person-centred care is essential.
You should have ongoing professional development and an understanding of the impact of cancer on patients and their families.
If you are dedicated to improving the patient experience during their cancer journey and motivated to advance your career as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, this role offers the opportunity to develop your specialist skills and enhance job satisfaction.
Upper GI experience is desirable, along with education to degree level or working towards a degree. Expressions of interest from those involved in community care for cancer patients will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
1. Maintain high standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care and experience.
2. Provide specialised clinical practice, knowledge, skills, and experience.
3. Support the Team Leader in productivity and financial management of the clinical area.
4. Lead by example.
5. Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical services and compliance with requirements such as CQC and contractual obligations.
6. Exercise effective leadership.
7. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including complex cases requiring high-level analysis and interpretation.
8. Develop and evaluate treatment, action, and discharge plans.
9. Train and develop staff reporting to or under your responsibility.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve three sites: Basingstoke, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides services to approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire.
We aim to foster a culture that puts people at the centre of everything, where everyone belongs, and where learning and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services nationally and internationally. We are one of two UK centres treating pseudomyxoma peritonei and are leaders in tertiary liver and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs over 9,000 staff with an annual turnover exceeding £500 million. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our members through elected governors, who influence our future direction.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We welcome flexible working requests, including part-time options.
Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* UK professional registration (e.g., NMC, HPC)
* Degree level education or equivalent experience
* Management and leadership development
* Post-registration qualifications in the specialty
* Teaching and assessing qualifications or experience
Experience and Knowledge
* Post-registration clinical experience in the specialty
* Experience in service development
* Knowledge of local and national agendas in the specialty
* Change management experience
Skills & Abilities
* Clinical skills relevant to the specialty
* Advanced communication skills, including handling complex, sensitive, or confidential information
* Ability to work independently
* Highly specialised skills in Gastroenterology
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