Main area: Gastroenterology, Hepatology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term/ secondment until 31.3.26)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 358-6870756-CHUGGS-E
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cross Site
Town: Leicester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance.
Job overview
This is the new developmental role to support liver services across UHL, and some GP practices within the remit of Cirrhosis, and fibrosis tests in early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer.
The post holder will be instrumental in the development of a rapid pathway that will ensure that if the Ultrasound shows a lesion that is suspicious of liver cancer, the patient will be escalated to a 62-day cancer pathway, to ensure that the MRI scan is performed and acted on in a timely way.
Main duties of the job
1. Working with Clinical lead to ensure effective application of care pathways, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care cascade of evidence-based nursing care to liver disease patients.
2. Audit, research, and data management involving 3 monthly audits across clinical settings; inpatients.
3. Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
4. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
5. Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of patients with liver disease.
Person specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
* Good understanding of clinical governance
* Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
* Ability to effectively problem solve
* Audit experience / research skills
* Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Training & Qualifications
* Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
* Clinical Leadership Programme
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
* Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
* Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
* Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Additional Information
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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