Upper GI/ HPB Development Support Nurse

Job overview

Upper GI/ HPB CNS Working with cancer patients from Diagnosis through to end of treatment and palliative care.

Working independently on own initiative and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. Conducting Nurse led clinics and supporting Patients, carer throughout the cancer pathway.

Supporting Band 6/7 patient case load , inpatient review and assessment, of patients overseeing effective symptom management and referring to appropriate allied health professionals.

Self development, Meet core competencies , training with the aim for development to Band 6

Main duties of the job

Manage and support Patients from diagnostics to cancer treatment, working collaboratively with the Band 6/7, ACP and wider MDT.

Plan, implement and evaluate patient care throughout the pathway.

Clinical admin -Complete referrals to Allied health Professionals. Maintain effective communication within the team locally and cross tertiary with the extended speciality teams , UGI, HPB AND ONCOLOGY

Record keeping, in accordance to Local and NMC Standards. Keep accurate and up to date records.

Patient and peer education, Health promotion

Participate, prep and present patients for Cancer MDT.

Bi weekly inpatient review, - Assessment and care co ordination of cancer patients new diagnosis, breaking bad news, symptom guidance, promote discharge planning.

Manage and co ordinate patient telephone line - advice and guidance.

Chaperone consultant lead clinic.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work Independently on own initiative providing safe , individualised care to Patients and essential companions undergoing cancer care from Diagnosis to palliation.

To work collaboratively with the UGI/HPB CNS TEAM and extended multidisciplinary team, supporting patients undergoing diagnostics and extended cancer care management both locally and cross tertiary at UHB.

To participate in educational events to enhance learning and development to specialist level specific to UGI/HPB CANCER.

Support Peers, mentor junior staff (CCN) and Nursing students on placement withing the area.

Travel cross site to conduct inpatient assessments and support co ordination of cancer care.

MDT Coordination, patient case presentation, Representation.

Independent/shared CNS clinic management and co ordination.

Attend Expert advisory group meetings, CNS Forum meetings.

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.