Hepatobiliary Research Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Hepatobiliary Research Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering and developing specialist care and research within the hepatobiliary service across all sites of HHFT.

You will be a passionate advocate for high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients throughout their diagnostic, treatment, and research journey. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the advancement of clinical practice through research, innovation, and evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

Provide research nursing input into clinical research studies. •    Co-ordinate a group of patients enrolled in research studies. •    Support and maintain a framework to lead, deliver and support clinical supervision, mentorship and   education for all staff and students. •    Work according to GCP and research governance standards for clinical trials. •    It is expected that the post holder will also provide non-specialty assistance to other Research Nurses/practitioners conducting clinical research.

Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct/Professional Practice Standards of your profession e.g. NMC, HPC etc. •    Maintain own professional development, maintaining a personal portfolio. •    Identify own needs for clinical supervision and the most appropriate way to implement this. •    Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures. •    Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. •    Adhere to the Code of Conduct/Professional Standards of your Profession e.g. NMC or HCPC. •    Embrace and implement the vision and values of HHFT

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Training and qualification

• Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal
• Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HPC
• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
• Post registration qualification(s) in field of expertise
• Formal training &/or experience in mentorship

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience post registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
• Recent experience working within an acute clinical speciality
• Experience in conducting or managing clinical research.
• Experience of managing a caseload of patients

• Experience of communicating complex information to patients and families

Skills and Ability

• Experience post registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
• Recent experience working within an acute clinical speciality
• Experience in conducting or managing clinical research.
• Experience of managing a caseload of patients

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