Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse who has a special interest in Hepatology, to join our established Hepatology Team at St Marks. We are looking for a nursing colleague who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, compassionate, reliable and flexible who can prioritise their workload and demonstrate excellence in care of patients with Hepatology and hepatocellular cancer (HCC) disease.
This post will support improved uptake in HCC surveillance in the at-risk groups. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop a robust surveillance service for patients identified as per the agreed clinical pathways including a database and tracking system. The candidate will have an active role in patient and local practitioner education.
This opportunity is an ideal chance for a Registered Nurse looking for career progression in the role of a Band 7 CNS.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide comprehensive clinical skills, information, advice and support to patients with Hepatology issues within St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital.
2. Work as an independent practitioner alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Undertake research and participate in clinical audits in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence, underpinned by evidence-based practice.
4. Participate in the education and training of the multidisciplinary team within the trust, regionally, nationally and internationally.
5. Provide expert clinical advice and support to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the trust.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
* Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
* St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To apply advanced clinical history taking skills to receive, analyse and interpret highly complex medical and surgical information to formulate a plan of care for patients with hepatocellular cancer (HCC).
2. Provide nurse led clinics, within the out-patient department, and via the telephone and ensure responsibility for the accurate assessment utilising advanced nursing skills and ordering of appropriate clinical investigations.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills to communicate with all members of the multi professional healthcare team both within the trust, regionally and nationally to achieve a coordinated specialist service for patients, communicating specialist and highly complex or sensitive information verbally, formally written or electronically as appropriate.
4. To provide a nurse led service for the administration and patient monitoring of relevant, complex, intravenous therapies within the day care setting, utilising guidelines and protocols.
5. To apply expert skills to assess individuals level of understanding about their clinical condition and simplify highly complex medical information for patients providing appropriate information aids to ensure understanding.
6. To deliver individualised care and psychological support to patients and families incorporating their diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and any disabilities they may have.
7. Work alongside research registrar, to ensure that research studies are carried out in accordance with good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines.
8. Liaise closely with other hospital personnel, patients, external monitors and trial co-ordinators in order to provide a consistent point of contact for all study personnel and participants.
9. Ensure accurate records of patient care are maintained i.e. patient notes and referral letters.
10. To liaise with pharmaceutical companies and charitable organisations appropriately.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration
* Hepatology Specialist Nursing or Ward based nursing
* Hepatology Based Education
Desirable
* Hepatology Module or further training
* Working towards MSc
* Previous CNS experience in Hepatology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Experience in managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload
* Advanced knowledge of hepatology disease processes
Desirable
* Presentation at local/regional level
* Working towards MSc
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
LNWH - Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
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