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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
18 months (18 months fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
230-31830144-MED-CNS
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
Dependant on experience
Closing
30/11/2024 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist Upper GI

NHS AfC: Band 7

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Upper GI

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (Dependant on experience)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 30th of November 2024

Interview Date: 6th of December 2024

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

#JoinTeamEliot

Main duties of the job

Manages caseload on an ongoing basis including making modifications within prescribed parameters reporting back to the Consultant.

Autonomously performs specialist nurse procedures in line with Trust protocols and NMC guidance.

Provides advice in relation to the care of individual or groups of patients.

Responsible for the effective management of allocated resources.

Responsible for procurement and maintenance of physical assets and supplies for the service.

Demonstrates best practice and relevant knowledge of the NHS and modernisation agenda, seeking to develop the service as part of the professional team.

Contributes to the development of the corporate nursing strategy ensuring local action plans produced, implemented and evaluated.

Represents the Trust at external events, networking with professional colleagues to maximise the opportunities of promoting the Trust and benchmarking practice with peers.

Clinical Audit

24 our GP notification audit.

25 Appropriateness & timeliness of urgent suspect cancer referrals. Assist in the gathering of information for ongoing audit projects.

Ensuring that all patients have a key worker.

Co-ordination of patient’s pathway.

 Monitoring of MDT standards in conjunction with MDT co-ordinator.

Implementing evidence-based practice.

Request and track relevant investigations post MDT once appropriately trained to do so

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’ takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Knowledge of equipment and degree of accuracy.

Provide physical, psychological and social support for patients/clients diagnosed with An Upper GI condition.

Nurse led Upper GI clinic.

Participate/ organise meetings for Upper GI groups, to enhance the development of Upper GI conditions across Primary and Secondary health care.

Provide educational sessions to multi-disciplinary groups (Medical staff, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Occupational therapists and external interest groups).

Project management – improved communication between primary and secondary care  

Undertake clinical trials.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology
  • Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
  • Experience of teaching
  • In-depth specialist experience
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Evidence of advance communication skills
  • Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Understanding of Cancer Support and it’s role across the UK

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree or equivalent experience
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care/gastroenterology
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Advanced Communication Skills training or prepared to work towards
Desirable criteria
  • Research qualification
  • Clinical Skills level 7
  • Non-medical prescribing

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Provide highly specialist advice to patients/clients, carers, relatives in relation to condition
  • Able to analyse data and provide written reports
  • IT and word processing skills
  • Able to manage work autonomously
  • Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
  • Able to present information to professional groups
  • Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
  • Able to participate/undertake clinical audit & research

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations
  • To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
  • To manage competing demands for attention
  • Able to pass Occupational Health Clearance
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
  • Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
  • Flexible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elaine Frearson
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07823796939
Additional information

Rachel Whitehorn

07827881804