UGI Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6) - UGI - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust – Derby, Derbyshire
We have an exciting full-time opportunity in our Upper GI service for a nurse specialist to provide specialist care and support to people with a diagnosis of cancer.
You will ensure patients are supported within the specialist field and will work closely with the Upper GI and Oncology Consultants and wider team members.
We are looking for someone who has substantial surgical / Oncology experience, who is ready for a new challenge.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to our patients and have excellent, sensitive communication skills then we would like to hear from you.
You will work across upper GI and will work with both the medical and surgical consultants within this. You will provide both face-to-face and virtual care and support to the patients within the services through both inpatient and outpatient environments. You will report directly to the Lead CNS in Upper GI.
Responsibilities:
* To support the Upper GI patients by maintaining and developing a quality service, alongside the UGI CNS team, navigator and the wider MDT.
* To support the team with a caseload of patients requiring specialist Upper GI nursing support.
* To support the team by taking on clinics providing support for patients throughout the pathway.
* To support patients and staff on the ward to help care for those with a suspected or new diagnosis of an upper GI cancer.
* Ensure the delivery of agreed professional standards of care within specialist area.
* To support and participate in research and audit within specialist area.
Closing date of applications: 10th November 2024
Interview date: 25th November 2024
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 and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
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