About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the upper GI service as a Band 7 CNS.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
You will be supported by the multidisciplinary upper GI team
The purpose of the job is to provide information, advice, support, assessment, Interventions, support and follow up for Upper GI patients . The post holder will be required to continually develop and monitor the effectiveness of the services provided by the Trust. In addition, you will be required to liaise and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless and effective care for patients.
Main duties of the job
Ensure nursing care is delivered in an expert and professional manner compatible withcurrent research-based protocols and be responsible for maintaining accurate, effectiveand comprehensive written nursing records.
Provision of information, advice and support to inpatients, outpatients and theirrelatives/carers.
Provide support to ward staff and act as a liaison between services including liaison between GPs, community teams and other MDTs.
Provide support to services to ensure timely and appropriate preadmission care and inpatient interventions
Ensure effective liaison and referral processes with other specialities e.g. oncology andpalliative care.
Provide support to cancer services in monitoring patient progress withinthe pathways/MDT preparation.
Develop and maintain Professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice.
Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence based nursing while practising standards, guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways
About us
The Upper GI cancer nurse specialist within the Gastroenterology service of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals works collaboratively with Gastroenterologists, Oncologists, radiologists and surgeons across the cancer networks for the upper GI and HPB cancer services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure nursing care is delivered in an expert and professional manner compatible withcurrent research-based protocols and be responsible for maintaining accurate, effectiveand comprehensive written nursing records.
Provision of information, advice and support to inpatients, outpatients and theirrelatives/carers.
Provide support to ward staff and act as a liaison between services including liaison between GPs, community teams and other MDTs.
Provide support to services to ensure timely and appropriate preadmission care and inpatient interventions
Ensure effective liaison and referral processes with other specialities e.g. oncology andpalliative care.
Provide support to cancer services in monitoring patient progress withinthe pathways/MDT preparation.
Develop and maintain Professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice.
Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence based nursing while practising standards, guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Registered Adult Nurse Teaching and Assessing qualification Leadership and Management qualification
Desirable
Advanced communication skills Leadership and management qualification Teaching & Assessment qualification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience and Knowledge Evidence of continuous professional development Participation in service development Substantial post registration experience in clinical nursing Experience in working in a cancer related nursing role
Desirable
Participation/experience of audit research
Skills and Abilities Essential
Experience in communicating and presenting patient related data to a varied MDT Ability to prioritise and flex according to fluctuations in demand Proven ability to lead teams Confident skilled, compassionate, communicator Experience in working with patients and family who have a cancer diagnosis
Desirable
Teaching & Assessing qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address BVH
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY6 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)